Florida criminal charge
Fraudulent creation or possession of admission ticket in Florida
Fraudulent creation or possession of admission ticket is a criminal offense under Florida law, defined by Fla. Stat. § 817.355. Its classification is not fixed: Florida assigns a different penalty class depending on the circumstances of the offense. The class that applies — and the sentencing range that follows from it — depends on which statutory variant fits the facts.
Defined by Fla. Stat. § 817.355.
What is the penalty for fraudulent creation or possession of admission ticket in Florida?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 1 year (Fraudulent creation or possession of admission ticket — first offense — A person counterfeits, forges, alters, clones, or possesses a ticket or related access medium with intent to defraud a facility, and this is not a second or subsequent violation and involves fewer than 10 items.; county jail, not state prison (s. 775.08(2))) | discretionary | Fla. Stat. § 775.082 |
| Fine | up to $1,000 (Fraudulent creation or possession of admission ticket — first offense — A person counterfeits, forges, alters, clones, or possesses a ticket or related access medium with intent to defraud a facility, and this is not a second or subsequent violation and involves fewer than 10 items.; 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 |
| Jail / prison | up to 5 years (Fraudulent creation or possession of admission ticket — second or subsequent offense — A person commits a second or subsequent violation of subsection (1).) | discretionary | Fla. Stat. § 775.082 |
| Fine | up to $5,000 (Fraudulent creation or possession of admission ticket — second or subsequent offense — A person commits a second or subsequent violation of subsection (1).; 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 |
| Jail / prison | up to 5 years (Fraudulent creation or possession of 10 or more admission tickets — A person counterfeits, forges, alters, clones, or possesses 10 or more tickets, cards, wristbands, or other media with intent to defraud a facility.) | discretionary | Fla. Stat. § 775.082 |
| Fine | up to $5,000 (Fraudulent creation or possession of 10 or more admission tickets — A person counterfeits, forges, alters, clones, or possesses 10 or more tickets, cards, wristbands, or other media with intent to defraud a facility.; 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).
How is fraudulent creation or possession of admission ticket classified in Florida?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fraudulent creation or possession of admission ticket — first offense | Misdemeanor of the First Degree | A person counterfeits, forges, alters, clones, or possesses a ticket or related access medium with intent to defraud a facility, and this is not a second or subsequent violation and involves fewer than 10 items. | Fla. Stat. § 817.355(1) |
| Fraudulent creation or possession of admission ticket — second or subsequent offense | Felony of the Third Degree | A person commits a second or subsequent violation of subsection (1). | Fla. Stat. § 817.355(2) |
| Fraudulent creation or possession of 10 or more admission tickets | Felony of the Third Degree | A person counterfeits, forges, alters, clones, or possesses 10 or more tickets, cards, wristbands, or other media with intent to defraud a facility. | Fla. Stat. § 817.355(3) |
Common questions about fraudulent creation or possession of admission ticket in Florida
Is fraudulent creation or possession of admission ticket a felony or a misdemeanor in Florida?
It depends on the circumstances: fraudulent creation or possession of admission ticket ranges from a Misdemeanor of the First Degree to a Felony of the Third Degree in Florida under Fla. Stat. § 817.355.
Fraudulent creation or possession of admission ticket — first offense: Misdemeanor of the First Degree (Fla. Stat. § 817.355(1)) · Fraudulent creation or possession of admission ticket — second or subsequent offense: Felony of the Third Degree (Fla. Stat. § 817.355(2)) · Fraudulent creation or possession of 10 or more admission tickets: Felony of the Third Degree (Fla. Stat. § 817.355(3))
What are the penalties for fraudulent creation or possession of admission ticket in Florida?
Penalties for fraudulent creation or possession of admission ticket in Florida depend on how it is classified — from a Misdemeanor of the First Degree up to a Felony of the Third Degree — with the ranges set by Fla. Stat. § 775.082; the full table of ranges by variant is published on this page.
Which Florida statute covers fraudulent creation or possession of admission ticket?
Fraudulent creation or possession of admission ticket is governed by Fla. Stat. § 817.355 (Fraudulent creation or possession of admission ticket).
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.