Florida criminal charge
Failure of inspector to make report; false report; penalty in Florida
Failure of inspector to make report; false report; penalty is a Felony of the Third Degree under Florida criminal law, defined by Fla. Stat. § 944.33. 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. § 944.33.
What is the penalty for failure of inspector to make report; false report; penalty 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 failure of inspector to make report; false report; penalty in Florida
Is failure of inspector to make report; false report; penalty a felony or a misdemeanor in Florida?
Failure of inspector to make report; false report; penalty is a Felony of the Third Degree in Florida under Fla. Stat. § 944.33.
What are the penalties for failure of inspector to make report; false report; penalty in Florida?
As a Felony of the Third Degree, failure of inspector to make report; false report; penalty 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 failure of inspector to make report; false report; penalty?
Failure of inspector to make report; false report; penalty is governed by Fla. Stat. § 944.33 (Failure of inspector to make report; false report; penalty).
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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.