Florida · Florida Statutes — Title XLVI, Crimes
Fla. Stat. (Crimes) § 775.0875: Unlawful taking, possession, or use of law enforcement officer’s firearm; crime reclassification; penalties
What this law says, in plain English
Taking a firearm from a law enforcement officer without authorization is a third-degree felony. Possessing a firearm known to be unlawfully taken from an officer is a first-degree misdemeanor.
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