Florida criminal charge
Fraudulent issue of stock certificate or indicia of membership interest in Florida
Fraudulent issue of stock certificate or indicia of membership interest is a Felony of the Third Degree under Florida criminal law, defined by Fla. Stat. § 817.19. 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. § 817.19.
What is the penalty for fraudulent issue of stock certificate or indicia of membership interest 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 fraudulent issue of stock certificate or indicia of membership interest in Florida
Is fraudulent issue of stock certificate or indicia of membership interest a felony or a misdemeanor in Florida?
Fraudulent issue of stock certificate or indicia of membership interest is a Felony of the Third Degree in Florida under Fla. Stat. § 817.19.
What are the penalties for fraudulent issue of stock certificate or indicia of membership interest in Florida?
As a Felony of the Third Degree, fraudulent issue of stock certificate or indicia of membership interest 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 fraudulent issue of stock certificate or indicia of membership interest?
Fraudulent issue of stock certificate or indicia of membership interest is governed by Fla. Stat. § 817.19 (Fraudulent issue of stock certificate or indicia of membership interest).
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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.