Florida criminal charge
Issuing stock or obligation of corporation beyond authorized amount in Florida
Issuing stock or obligation of corporation beyond authorized amount is a Felony of the Third Degree under Florida criminal law, defined by Fla. Stat. § 817.20. 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. § 817.20.
What is the penalty for issuing stock or obligation of corporation beyond authorized amount 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 issuing stock or obligation of corporation beyond authorized amount in Florida
Is issuing stock or obligation of corporation beyond authorized amount a felony or a misdemeanor in Florida?
Issuing stock or obligation of corporation beyond authorized amount is a Felony of the Third Degree in Florida under Fla. Stat. § 817.20.
What are the penalties for issuing stock or obligation of corporation beyond authorized amount in Florida?
As a Felony of the Third Degree, issuing stock or obligation of corporation beyond authorized amount 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 issuing stock or obligation of corporation beyond authorized amount?
Issuing stock or obligation of corporation beyond authorized amount is governed by Fla. Stat. § 817.20 (Issuing stock or obligation of corporation beyond authorized amount).
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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.