Florida criminal charge
Possession of altered property in Florida
Possession of altered property is a Misdemeanor of the First Degree under Florida criminal law, defined by Fla. Stat. § 812.016. As a Misdemeanor of the First 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. § 812.016.
What is the penalty for possession of altered property in Florida?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 1 year (county jail, not state prison (s. 775.08(2))) | discretionary | Fla. Stat. § 775.082 |
| Fine | up to $1,000 (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 possession of altered property in Florida
Is possession of altered property a felony or a misdemeanor in Florida?
Possession of altered property is a Misdemeanor of the First Degree in Florida under Fla. Stat. § 812.016.
What are the penalties for possession of altered property in Florida?
As a Misdemeanor of the First Degree, possession of altered property carries up to 1 year (statutory maximum; the Criminal Punishment Code scoresheet (s. 921.0024) sets the lowest permissible sentence) of incarceration and a fine of up to $1,000 (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 possession of altered property?
Possession of altered property is governed by Fla. Stat. § 812.016 (Possession of altered property).
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.