Florida criminal charge
Failure to execute process generally in Florida
Failure to execute process generally is a Misdemeanor of the First Degree under Florida criminal law, defined by Fla. Stat. § 839.19. 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. § 839.19.
What is the penalty for failure to execute process generally 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 failure to execute process generally in Florida
Is failure to execute process generally a felony or a misdemeanor in Florida?
Failure to execute process generally is a Misdemeanor of the First Degree in Florida under Fla. Stat. § 839.19.
What are the penalties for failure to execute process generally in Florida?
As a Misdemeanor of the First Degree, failure to execute process generally 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 failure to execute process generally?
Failure to execute process generally is governed by Fla. Stat. § 839.19 (Failure to execute process generally).
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.