Florida criminal charge
Obtaining property by fraudulent promise to furnish inside information in Florida
Obtaining property by fraudulent promise to furnish inside information is a Felony of the Third Degree under Florida criminal law, defined by Fla. Stat. § 817.11. 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. § 817.11.
What is the penalty for obtaining property by fraudulent promise to furnish inside information 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 obtaining property by fraudulent promise to furnish inside information in Florida
Is obtaining property by fraudulent promise to furnish inside information a felony or a misdemeanor in Florida?
Obtaining property by fraudulent promise to furnish inside information is a Felony of the Third Degree in Florida under Fla. Stat. § 817.11.
What are the penalties for obtaining property by fraudulent promise to furnish inside information in Florida?
As a Felony of the Third Degree, obtaining property by fraudulent promise to furnish inside information 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 obtaining property by fraudulent promise to furnish inside information?
Obtaining property by fraudulent promise to furnish inside information is governed by Fla. Stat. § 817.11 (Obtaining property by fraudulent promise to furnish inside information).
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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.