Florida criminal charge
Catalytic Converter Antitheft Act in Florida
Catalytic Converter Antitheft Act is a Felony of the Third Degree under Florida criminal law, defined by Fla. Stat. § 860.142. 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. § 860.142.
What is the penalty for catalytic converter antitheft act 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 catalytic converter antitheft act in Florida
Is catalytic Converter Antitheft Act a felony or a misdemeanor in Florida?
Catalytic Converter Antitheft Act is a Felony of the Third Degree in Florida under Fla. Stat. § 860.142.
What are the penalties for catalytic Converter Antitheft Act in Florida?
As a Felony of the Third Degree, catalytic Converter Antitheft Act 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 catalytic Converter Antitheft Act?
Catalytic Converter Antitheft Act is governed by Fla. Stat. § 860.142 (Catalytic Converter Antitheft Act).
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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.