Florida Statute 784.062 | Lawyer Caselaw & Research

The 2024 Florida Statutes

Title XLVI
CRIMES

Chapter 784
ASSAULT; BATTERY; CULPABLE NEGLIGENCE

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F.S. 784.062

784.062 Misuse of laser lighting devices.—

(1) As used in subsection (2), the term “laser lighting device” means a handheld device, not affixed to a firearm, which emits a laser beam that is designed to be used by the operator as a pointer or highlighter to indicate, mark, or identify a specific position, place, item, or object. As used in subsection (3), the term “laser lighting device” means any device designed or used to amplify electromagnetic radiation by stimulated emission.

(2) Any person who knowingly and willfully shines, points, or focuses the beam of a laser lighting device at a law enforcement officer, engaged in the performance of his or her official duties, in such a manner that would cause a reasonable person to believe that a firearm is pointed at him or her commits a noncriminal violation, punishable as provided in s. 775.083.

(3)(a) Any person who knowingly and willfully shines, points, or focuses the beam of a laser lighting device on an individual operating a motor vehicle, vessel, or aircraft commits a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.

(b) Any person who knowingly and willfully shines, points, or focuses the beam of a laser lighting device on an individual operating a motor vehicle, vessel, or aircraft and such act results in bodily injury commits a felony of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.

History.—s. 1, ch. 2002-80; s. 1, ch. 2005-159.

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Amendments to 784.062

Arrestable Offenses / Crimes under Fla. Stat. 784.062

Level: Degree
Misdemeanor/Felony: First/Second/Third

S784.062 3a - PUBLIC ORDER CRIMES - POINT LASER LIGHT AT DRIVER OR PILOT - F: T

S784.062 3b - PUBLIC ORDER CRIMES - POINT LASER LIGHT AT DRIVER PILOT CAUSE INJURY - F: S

Annotations, Discussions, Cases:

Cases Citing Statute 784.062

Total Results: 2

Galligher v. Galligher

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida | Date Filed: 1994-10-19

Citation: 643 So. 2d 706, 1994 WL 568068

Snippet: ten days unless he satisfied a purge amount of $784.62. We affirm the contempt order of May 6, 1994. However

Bagley v. Western Cas. & Sur. Co.

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida | Date Filed: 1987-04-21

Citation: 505 So. 2d 678, 12 Fla. L. Weekly 1076, 1987 Fla. App. LEXIS 7794

Snippet: to pay Caroma $24,000. Western also incurred $24,784.62 in attorney's fees during these proceedings. Western