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Fla. Stat. § 860.17 — Tampering with or interfering with motor vehicles or trailers

Current through 2025 Florida Statutes

Part of Chapter 860: Offenses Concerning Aircraft, Motor Vehicles, Vessels, and Railroads, Florida Statutes.

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Full text of Fla. Stat. § 860.17

Statutory text current through the 2025 Florida Statutes. This publication reproduces the official statutory text; it is not the official statutes of the State of Florida.

Fla. Stat. § 860.17Primary source, current through the 2025 Florida Statutes
Whoever, without authority, willfully, maliciously, or intentionally tampers with, attempts to tamper with, or otherwise interferes with any motor vehicle or trailer of another which results in the cargo or contents of such motor vehicle or trailer becoming unloaded or damaged, or which results in the mechanical functions of such motor vehicle or trailer becoming inoperative or impaired, is guilty of a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083. A second or subsequent conviction of any person violating this section is a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.

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Is tampering with or interfering with motor vehicles or trailers a felony or a misdemeanor in Florida?

It depends on the circumstances: tampering with or interfering with motor vehicles or trailers ranges from a Misdemeanor of the Second Degree to a Misdemeanor of the First Degree in Florida under Fla. Stat. § 860.17.

Tampering with motor vehicle or trailer (first offense): Misdemeanor of the Second Degree (Fla. Stat. § 860.17) · Tampering with motor vehicle or trailer (second or subsequent offense): Misdemeanor of the First Degree (Fla. Stat. § 860.17)

Which Florida statute covers tampering with or interfering with motor vehicles or trailers?

Tampering with or interfering with motor vehicles or trailers is governed by Fla. Stat. § 860.17 (Tampering with or interfering with motor vehicles or trailers).

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.