Florida criminal charge
Plays at games of chance by lot in Florida
Plays at games of chance by lot is a Misdemeanor of the Second Degree under Florida criminal law, defined by Fla. Stat. § 849.11. 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. § 849.11.
What is the penalty for plays at games of chance by lot 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 plays at games of chance by lot in Florida
Is plays at games of chance by lot a felony or a misdemeanor in Florida?
Plays at games of chance by lot is a Misdemeanor of the Second Degree in Florida under Fla. Stat. § 849.11.
What are the penalties for plays at games of chance by lot in Florida?
As a Misdemeanor of the Second Degree, plays at games of chance by lot 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 plays at games of chance by lot?
Plays at games of chance by lot is governed by Fla. Stat. § 849.11 (Plays at games of chance by lot).
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.