Florida criminal charge
Officer withholding records from successor in Florida
Officer withholding records from successor is a Misdemeanor of the Second Degree under Florida criminal law, defined by Fla. Stat. § 839.14. As a Misdemeanor of the Second 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. § 839.14.
What is the penalty for officer withholding records from successor in Florida?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 60 days (county jail, not state prison (s. 775.08(2))) | discretionary | Fla. Stat. § 775.082 |
| Fine | up to $500 (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 officer withholding records from successor in Florida
Is officer withholding records from successor a felony or a misdemeanor in Florida?
What are the penalties for officer withholding records from successor in Florida?
As a Misdemeanor of the Second Degree, officer withholding records from successor carries up to 60 days (statutory maximum; the Criminal Punishment Code scoresheet (s. 921.0024) sets the lowest permissible sentence) of incarceration and a fine of up to $500 (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 officer withholding records from successor?
Officer withholding records from successor is governed by Fla. Stat. § 839.14 (Officer withholding records from successor).
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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.