Florida criminal charge
Violation of s. 831.16; second or subsequent conviction in Florida
Violation of s. 831.16; second or subsequent conviction is a Felony of the Second Degree under Florida criminal law, defined by Fla. Stat. § 831.17. As a Felony of the Second Degree, it is punishable within the statutory sentencing range Florida sets for that offense class. Florida sorts criminal offenses into felonies, misdemeanors, and petty offenses, each carrying its own penalty range.
Defined by Fla. Stat. § 831.17.
What is the penalty for violation of s. 831.16; second or subsequent conviction in Florida?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 15 years (no statutory minimum) | discretionary | Fla. Stat. § 775.082 |
| Fine | up to $10,000 (or up to double the pecuniary gain/loss (s. 775.083(1)(f)); statutes may authorize higher (s. 775.083(1)(g))) | discretionary | Fla. Stat. § 775.082 |
Applies to current (2025 Florida Statutes).
Common questions about violation of s. 831.16; second or subsequent conviction in Florida
Is violation of s. 831.16; second or subsequent conviction a felony or a misdemeanor in Florida?
What are the penalties for violation of s. 831.16; second or subsequent conviction in Florida?
As a Felony of the Second Degree, violation of s. 831.16; second or subsequent conviction carries up to 15 years (statutory maximum; the Criminal Punishment Code scoresheet (s. 921.0024) sets the lowest permissible sentence) of incarceration and a fine of up to $10,000 (statutory ceiling under s. 775.083; the alternatives in s. 775.083(1)(f)-(g) may exceed it) under Fla. Stat. § 775.082 (current (2025 Florida Statutes)).
Which Florida statute covers violation of s. 831.16; second or subsequent conviction?
Violation of s. 831.16; second or subsequent conviction is governed by Fla. Stat. § 831.17 (Violation of s. 831.16; second or subsequent conviction).
This reference is informational and is not legal advice. Penalty ranges are the statutory classification ranges; sentencing in a specific case depends on its facts and history.