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General prohibition on pen register and trap and trace device use; exception in Florida
General prohibition on pen register and trap and trace device use; exception is a Misdemeanor of the First Degree under Florida criminal law, defined by Fla. Stat. § 934.31. 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. § 934.31.
What is the penalty for general prohibition on pen register and trap and trace device use; exception 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 general prohibition on pen register and trap and trace device use; exception in Florida
Is general prohibition on pen register and trap and trace device use; exception a felony or a misdemeanor in Florida?
General prohibition on pen register and trap and trace device use; exception is a Misdemeanor of the First Degree in Florida under Fla. Stat. § 934.31.
What are the penalties for general prohibition on pen register and trap and trace device use; exception in Florida?
As a Misdemeanor of the First Degree, general prohibition on pen register and trap and trace device use; exception 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 general prohibition on pen register and trap and trace device use; exception?
General prohibition on pen register and trap and trace device use; exception is governed by Fla. Stat. § 934.31 (General prohibition on pen register and trap and trace device use; exception).
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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.