Florida criminal charge
Game promotion in connection with sale of consumer products or services in Florida
Game promotion in connection with sale of consumer products or services is a Misdemeanor of the Second Degree under Florida criminal law, defined by Fla. Stat. § 849.094. 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. § 849.094.
What is the penalty for game promotion in connection with sale of consumer products or services 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 game promotion in connection with sale of consumer products or services in Florida
Is game promotion in connection with sale of consumer products or services a felony or a misdemeanor in Florida?
What are the penalties for game promotion in connection with sale of consumer products or services in Florida?
As a Misdemeanor of the Second Degree, game promotion in connection with sale of consumer products or services 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 game promotion in connection with sale of consumer products or services?
Game promotion in connection with sale of consumer products or services is governed by Fla. Stat. § 849.094 (Game promotion in connection with sale of consumer products or services).
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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.