Florida criminal charge
Permitting minors and persons under guardianship to gamble in Florida
Permitting minors and persons under guardianship to gamble is a Felony of the Third Degree under Florida criminal law, defined by Fla. Stat. § 849.04. 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. § 849.04.
What is the penalty for permitting minors and persons under guardianship to gamble 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 permitting minors and persons under guardianship to gamble in Florida
Is permitting minors and persons under guardianship to gamble a felony or a misdemeanor in Florida?
Permitting minors and persons under guardianship to gamble is a Felony of the Third Degree in Florida under Fla. Stat. § 849.04.
What are the penalties for permitting minors and persons under guardianship to gamble in Florida?
As a Felony of the Third Degree, permitting minors and persons under guardianship to gamble 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 permitting minors and persons under guardianship to gamble?
Permitting minors and persons under guardianship to gamble is governed by Fla. Stat. § 849.04 (Permitting minors and persons under guardianship to gamble).
Legal terms used in this law
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.