Florida criminal charge
Obtaining telephone calling records by fraudulent means prohibited in Florida
Obtaining telephone calling records by fraudulent means prohibited is a criminal offense under Florida law, defined by Fla. Stat. § 817.484. Its classification is not fixed: Florida assigns a different penalty class depending on the circumstances of the offense. The class that applies — and the sentencing range that follows from it — depends on which statutory variant fits the facts.
Defined by Fla. Stat. § 817.484.
What is the penalty for obtaining telephone calling records by fraudulent means prohibited in Florida?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 1 year (First violation — A person who violates this section for the first time commits a misdemeanor of the first degree.; county jail, not state prison (s. 775.08(2))) | discretionary | Fla. Stat. § 775.082 |
| Fine | up to $1,000 (First violation — A person who violates this section for the first time commits a misdemeanor of the first degree.; 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 |
| Jail / prison | up to 5 years (Second or subsequent violation — A second or subsequent violation of this section constitutes a felony of the third degree.) | discretionary | Fla. Stat. § 775.082 |
| Fine | up to $5,000 (Second or subsequent violation — A second or subsequent violation of this section constitutes a felony of the third degree.; 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).
How is obtaining telephone calling records by fraudulent means prohibited classified in Florida?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| First violation | Misdemeanor of the First Degree | A person who violates this section for the first time commits a misdemeanor of the first degree. | Fla. Stat. § 817.484(3) |
| Second or subsequent violation | Felony of the Third Degree | A second or subsequent violation of this section constitutes a felony of the third degree. | Fla. Stat. § 817.484(3) |
Common questions about obtaining telephone calling records by fraudulent means prohibited in Florida
Is obtaining telephone calling records by fraudulent means prohibited a felony or a misdemeanor in Florida?
It depends on the circumstances: obtaining telephone calling records by fraudulent means prohibited ranges from a Misdemeanor of the First Degree to a Felony of the Third Degree in Florida under Fla. Stat. § 817.484.
First violation: Misdemeanor of the First Degree (Fla. Stat. § 817.484(3)) · Second or subsequent violation: Felony of the Third Degree (Fla. Stat. § 817.484(3))
What are the penalties for obtaining telephone calling records by fraudulent means prohibited in Florida?
Penalties for obtaining telephone calling records by fraudulent means prohibited in Florida depend on how it is classified — from a Misdemeanor of the First Degree up to a Felony of the Third Degree — with the ranges set by Fla. Stat. § 775.082; the full table of ranges by variant is published on this page.
Which Florida statute covers obtaining telephone calling records by fraudulent means prohibited?
Obtaining telephone calling records by fraudulent means prohibited is governed by Fla. Stat. § 817.484 (Obtaining telephone calling records by fraudulent means prohibited).
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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.