Florida criminal charge
Fraud of clerk in drawing jury in Florida
Fraud of clerk in drawing jury is a Misdemeanor of the Second Degree under Florida criminal law, defined by Fla. Stat. § 839.16. As a Misdemeanor of the Second 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. § 839.16.
What is the penalty for fraud of clerk in drawing jury in Florida?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 60 days (county jail, not state prison (s. 775.08(2))) | discretionary | Fla. Stat. § 775.082 |
| Fine | up to $500 (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 fraud of clerk in drawing jury in Florida
Is fraud of clerk in drawing jury a felony or a misdemeanor in Florida?
Fraud of clerk in drawing jury is a Misdemeanor of the Second Degree in Florida under Fla. Stat. § 839.16.
What are the penalties for fraud of clerk in drawing jury in Florida?
As a Misdemeanor of the Second Degree, fraud of clerk in drawing jury carries up to 60 days (statutory maximum; the Criminal Punishment Code scoresheet (s. 921.0024) sets the lowest permissible sentence) of incarceration and a fine of up to $500 (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 fraud of clerk in drawing jury?
Fraud of clerk in drawing jury is governed by Fla. Stat. § 839.16 (Fraud of clerk in drawing jury).
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.