Florida criminal charge
Knowingly marrying husband or wife of another in Florida
Knowingly marrying husband or wife of another is a Felony of the Third Degree under Florida criminal law, defined by Fla. Stat. § 826.03. 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. § 826.03.
What is the penalty for knowingly marrying husband or wife of another 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 knowingly marrying husband or wife of another in Florida
Is knowingly marrying husband or wife of another a felony or a misdemeanor in Florida?
What are the penalties for knowingly marrying husband or wife of another in Florida?
As a Felony of the Third Degree, knowingly marrying husband or wife of another 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 knowingly marrying husband or wife of another?
Knowingly marrying husband or wife of another is governed by Fla. Stat. § 826.03 (Knowingly marrying husband or wife of another).
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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.