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Criminal disclosure of subpoena, order, or authorization in Florida
Criminal disclosure of subpoena, order, or authorization is a Felony of the Third Degree under Florida criminal law, defined by Fla. Stat. § 934.43. 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. § 934.43.
What is the penalty for criminal disclosure of subpoena, order, or authorization 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 criminal disclosure of subpoena, order, or authorization in Florida
Is criminal disclosure of subpoena, order, or authorization a felony or a misdemeanor in Florida?
Criminal disclosure of subpoena, order, or authorization is a Felony of the Third Degree in Florida under Fla. Stat. § 934.43.
What are the penalties for criminal disclosure of subpoena, order, or authorization in Florida?
As a Felony of the Third Degree, criminal disclosure of subpoena, order, or authorization 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 criminal disclosure of subpoena, order, or authorization?
Criminal disclosure of subpoena, order, or authorization is governed by Fla. Stat. § 934.43 (Criminal disclosure of subpoena, order, or authorization).
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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.