Florida criminal charge
Continuing criminal enterprise in Florida
Continuing criminal enterprise is a Life Felony under Florida criminal law, defined by Fla. Stat. § 893.20. As a Life Felony, 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. § 893.20.
What is the penalty for continuing criminal enterprise in Florida?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | imprisonment for life or a term of years not exceeding life imprisonment (s. 775.082(3)(a)3.) | discretionary | Fla. Stat. § 775.082 |
| Fine | up to $15,000 (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 offenses committed on or after 1995-07-01; earlier offense dates follow the date-regime table in s. 775.082(3)(a).
Common questions about continuing criminal enterprise in Florida
Is continuing criminal enterprise a felony or a misdemeanor in Florida?
Continuing criminal enterprise is a Life Felony in Florida under Fla. Stat. § 893.20.
What are the penalties for continuing criminal enterprise in Florida?
As a Life Felony, continuing criminal enterprise carries imprisonment for life or a term of years not exceeding life imprisonment (s. 775.082(3)(a)3.) of incarceration and a fine of up to $15,000 (statutory ceiling under s. 775.083; the alternatives in s. 775.083(1)(f)-(g) may exceed it) under Fla. Stat. § 775.082 (offenses committed on or after 1995-07-01; earlier offense dates follow the date-regime table in s. 775.082(3)(a)).
Which Florida statute covers continuing criminal enterprise?
Continuing criminal enterprise is governed by Fla. Stat. § 893.20 (Continuing criminal enterprise).
Legal terms used in this law
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.