Florida criminal charge
Burning to defraud the insurer in Florida
Burning to defraud the insurer is a Felony of the Third Degree under Florida criminal law, defined by Fla. Stat. § 817.233. As a Felony of the Third Degree, it is punishable within the statutory sentencing range Florida sets for that offense class. Florida sorts criminal offenses into felonies, misdemeanors, and petty offenses, each carrying its own penalty range.
Defined by Fla. Stat. § 817.233.
What is the penalty for burning to defraud the insurer in Florida?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 5 years (no statutory minimum) | discretionary | Fla. Stat. § 775.082 |
| Fine | up to $5,000 (or up to double the pecuniary gain/loss (s. 775.083(1)(f)); statutes may authorize higher (s. 775.083(1)(g))) | discretionary | Fla. Stat. § 775.082 |
Applies to current (2025 Florida Statutes).
Common questions about burning to defraud the insurer in Florida
Is burning to defraud the insurer a felony or a misdemeanor in Florida?
What are the penalties for burning to defraud the insurer in Florida?
As a Felony of the Third Degree, burning to defraud the insurer carries up to 5 years (statutory maximum; the Criminal Punishment Code scoresheet (s. 921.0024) sets the lowest permissible sentence) of incarceration and a fine of up to $5,000 (statutory ceiling under s. 775.083; the alternatives in s. 775.083(1)(f)-(g) may exceed it) under Fla. Stat. § 775.082 (current (2025 Florida Statutes)).
Which Florida statute covers burning to defraud the insurer?
Burning to defraud the insurer is governed by Fla. Stat. § 817.233 (Burning to defraud the insurer).
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This reference is informational and is not legal advice. Penalty ranges are the statutory classification ranges; sentencing in a specific case depends on its facts and history.