Florida legal term
Trespass in Florida Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Florida legislative session
In Florida criminal law, “Trespass” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Florida criminal code.
What does “Trespass” mean in Florida criminal law?
“Trespass” means the violation as described in s. 810.08.(n) “Value of merchandise” means the sale price of the merchandise at the time it was stolen or otherwise removed, depriving the owner of her or his lawful right to ownership and sale of said item. (Fla. Stat. § 812.015)
Statutes defining or using this term
Charges using this term
- Offenses involving critical infrastructure; improper tampering; civil remedies; trespass on critical infrastructure; computer offenses involving critical infrastructure
- Possession of burglary tools
- Trespass in structure or conveyance
- Trespass on property other than structure or conveyance
- Trespass upon grounds or facilities of a school; penalties; arrest
Related terms in the same statutes
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