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The 2024 Florida Statutes (including 2025 Special Session C)

Title XLVI
CRIMES
Chapter 790
WEAPONS AND FIREARMS
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F.S. 790.163
790.163 False report concerning planting a bomb, an explosive, or a weapon of mass destruction, or concerning the use of firearms in a violent manner; penalty.
(1) It is unlawful for any person to make a false report, with intent to deceive, mislead, or otherwise misinform any person, concerning the placing or planting of any bomb, dynamite, other deadly explosive, or weapon of mass destruction as defined in s. 790.166, or concerning the use of firearms in a violent manner against a person or persons. A person who violates this subsection commits a felony of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.
(2) Notwithstanding any other law, adjudication of guilt or imposition of sentence for a violation of this section may not be suspended, deferred, or withheld. However, the state attorney may move the sentencing court to reduce or suspend the sentence of any person who is convicted of a violation of this section and who provides substantial assistance in the identification, arrest, or conviction of any of his or her accomplices, accessories, coconspirators, or principals.
(3) Proof that a person accused of violating this section knowingly made a false report is prima facie evidence of the accused person’s intent to deceive, mislead, or otherwise misinform any person.
(4) In addition to any other penalty provided by law with respect to any person who is convicted of a violation of this section that resulted in the mobilization or action of any law enforcement officer or any state or local agency, a person convicted of a violation of this section may be required by the court to pay restitution for all of the costs and damages arising from the criminal conduct.
History.s. 3, ch. 59-29; s. 749, ch. 71-136; s. 1, ch. 2002-28; s. 1, ch. 2016-156.

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Arrestable Offenses / Crimes under Fla. Stat. 790.163
Level: Degree
Misdemeanor/Felony: First/Second/Third

S790.163 - THREAT TO BOMB - REMOVED - F: S
S790.163 1 - THREAT TO BOMB - FALSE REPORT BOMB EXPLOSIVE WPN MASS DEST - F: S
S790.163 1 - FRAUD - FALSE REPORT USE FIREARMS IN A VIOLENT MANNER - F: S



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