Florida criminal charge
Penalties in Florida
Penalties is a criminal offense under Florida law, defined by Fla. Stat. § 817.67. 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. § 817.67.
What is the penalty for penalties in Florida?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 1 year (Offense subject to subsection (1) penalties — Applies when a person is subject to the penalties of subsection (1).; county jail, not state prison (s. 775.08(2))) | discretionary | Fla. Stat. § 775.082 |
| Fine | up to $1,000 (Offense subject to subsection (1) penalties — Applies when a person is subject to the penalties of subsection (1).; 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 (Offense subject to subsection (2) penalties — Applies when a person is subject to the penalties of subsection (2).) | discretionary | Fla. Stat. § 775.082 |
| Fine | up to $5,000 (Offense subject to subsection (2) penalties — Applies when a person is subject to the penalties of subsection (2).; 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 penalties classified in Florida?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Offense subject to subsection (1) penalties | Misdemeanor of the First Degree | Applies when a person is subject to the penalties of subsection (1). | Fla. Stat. § 817.67(1) |
| Offense subject to subsection (2) penalties | Felony of the Third Degree | Applies when a person is subject to the penalties of subsection (2). | Fla. Stat. § 817.67(2) |
Common questions about penalties in Florida
Is penalties a felony or a misdemeanor in Florida?
It depends on the circumstances: penalties ranges from a Misdemeanor of the First Degree to a Felony of the Third Degree in Florida under Fla. Stat. § 817.67.
Offense subject to subsection (1) penalties: Misdemeanor of the First Degree (Fla. Stat. § 817.67(1)) · Offense subject to subsection (2) penalties: Felony of the Third Degree (Fla. Stat. § 817.67(2))
What are the penalties for penalties in Florida?
Penalties for penalties 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 penalties?
Penalties is governed by Fla. Stat. § 817.67 (Penalties).
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.