Florida criminal charge
Possessing certain forged notes, bills, checks, or drafts in Florida
Possessing certain forged notes, bills, checks, or drafts is a Felony of the Third Degree under Florida criminal law, defined by Fla. Stat. § 831.08. 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. § 831.08.
What is the penalty for possessing certain forged notes, bills, checks, or drafts 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 possessing certain forged notes, bills, checks, or drafts in Florida
Is possessing certain forged notes, bills, checks, or drafts a felony or a misdemeanor in Florida?
Possessing certain forged notes, bills, checks, or drafts is a Felony of the Third Degree in Florida under Fla. Stat. § 831.08.
What are the penalties for possessing certain forged notes, bills, checks, or drafts in Florida?
As a Felony of the Third Degree, possessing certain forged notes, bills, checks, or drafts 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 possessing certain forged notes, bills, checks, or drafts?
Possessing certain forged notes, bills, checks, or drafts is governed by Fla. Stat. § 831.08 (Possessing certain forged notes, bills, checks, or drafts).
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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.