Florida criminal charge
Escrow business by unauthorized persons; use of name in Florida
Escrow business by unauthorized persons; use of name is a Misdemeanor of the First Degree under Florida criminal law, defined by Fla. Stat. § 877.101. As a Misdemeanor of the First 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. § 877.101.
What is the penalty for escrow business by unauthorized persons; use of name in Florida?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 1 year (county jail, not state prison (s. 775.08(2))) | discretionary | Fla. Stat. § 775.082 |
| Fine | up to $1,000 (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 escrow business by unauthorized persons; use of name in Florida
Is escrow business by unauthorized persons; use of name a felony or a misdemeanor in Florida?
What are the penalties for escrow business by unauthorized persons; use of name in Florida?
As a Misdemeanor of the First Degree, escrow business by unauthorized persons; use of name carries up to 1 year (statutory maximum; the Criminal Punishment Code scoresheet (s. 921.0024) sets the lowest permissible sentence) of incarceration and a fine of up to $1,000 (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 escrow business by unauthorized persons; use of name?
Escrow business by unauthorized persons; use of name is governed by Fla. Stat. § 877.101 (Escrow business by unauthorized persons; use of name).
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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.