Florida criminal charge
Making false statement to obtain property or credit or to detain real property in Florida
Making false statement to obtain property or credit or to detain real property is a Misdemeanor of the First Degree under Florida criminal law, defined by Fla. Stat. § 817.03. 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. § 817.03.
What is the penalty for making false statement to obtain property or credit or to detain real property 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 making false statement to obtain property or credit or to detain real property in Florida
Is making false statement to obtain property or credit or to detain real property a felony or a misdemeanor in Florida?
Making false statement to obtain property or credit or to detain real property is a Misdemeanor of the First Degree in Florida under Fla. Stat. § 817.03.
What are the penalties for making false statement to obtain property or credit or to detain real property in Florida?
As a Misdemeanor of the First Degree, making false statement to obtain property or credit or to detain real property 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 making false statement to obtain property or credit or to detain real property?
Making false statement to obtain property or credit or to detain real property is governed by Fla. Stat. § 817.03 (Making false statement to obtain property or credit or to detain real property).
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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.