Florida criminal charge
Prosecution for worthless checks, drafts, debit card orders, or electronic funds transfers made to pay any tax or associated amount administered by the Department of Revenue in Florida
Prosecution for worthless checks, drafts, debit card orders, or electronic funds transfers made to pay any tax or associated amount administered by the Department of Revenue is a criminal offense under Florida law, defined by Fla. Stat. § 832.062. 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. § 832.062.
What is the penalty for prosecution for worthless checks, drafts, debit card orders, or electronic funds transfers made to pay any tax or associated amount administered by the department of revenue in Florida?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 60 days (Worthless check/draft/debit card order/EFT under $150 — Applies when the amount of the check, draft, debit card order, or electronic funds transfer is less than $150.; county jail, not state prison (s. 775.08(2))) | discretionary | Fla. Stat. § 775.082 |
| Fine | up to $500 (Worthless check/draft/debit card order/EFT under $150 — Applies when the amount of the check, draft, debit card order, or electronic funds transfer is less than $150.; 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 (Worthless check/draft/debit card order/EFT of $150 or more — Applies when the amount of the check, draft, debit card order, or electronic funds transfer is $150 or more.) | discretionary | Fla. Stat. § 775.082 |
| Fine | up to $5,000 (Worthless check/draft/debit card order/EFT of $150 or more — Applies when the amount of the check, draft, debit card order, or electronic funds transfer is $150 or more.; 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 prosecution for worthless checks, drafts, debit card orders, or electronic funds transfers made to pay any tax or associated amount administered by the department of revenue classified in Florida?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worthless check/draft/debit card order/EFT under $150 | Misdemeanor of the Second Degree | Applies when the amount of the check, draft, debit card order, or electronic funds transfer is less than $150. | Fla. Stat. § 832.062(2) |
| Worthless check/draft/debit card order/EFT of $150 or more | Felony of the Third Degree | Applies when the amount of the check, draft, debit card order, or electronic funds transfer is $150 or more. | Fla. Stat. § 832.062(2) |
Common questions about prosecution for worthless checks, drafts, debit card orders, or electronic funds transfers made to pay any tax or associated amount administered by the department of revenue in Florida
Is prosecution for worthless checks, drafts, debit card orders, or electronic funds transfers made to pay any tax or associated amount administered by the Department of Revenue a felony or a misdemeanor in Florida?
It depends on the circumstances: prosecution for worthless checks, drafts, debit card orders, or electronic funds transfers made to pay any tax or associated amount administered by the Department of Revenue ranges from a Misdemeanor of the Second Degree to a Felony of the Third Degree in Florida under Fla. Stat. § 832.062.
Worthless check/draft/debit card order/EFT under $150: Misdemeanor of the Second Degree (Fla. Stat. § 832.062(2)) · Worthless check/draft/debit card order/EFT of $150 or more: Felony of the Third Degree (Fla. Stat. § 832.062(2))
What are the penalties for prosecution for worthless checks, drafts, debit card orders, or electronic funds transfers made to pay any tax or associated amount administered by the Department of Revenue in Florida?
Penalties for prosecution for worthless checks, drafts, debit card orders, or electronic funds transfers made to pay any tax or associated amount administered by the Department of Revenue in Florida depend on how it is classified — from a Misdemeanor of the Second 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 prosecution for worthless checks, drafts, debit card orders, or electronic funds transfers made to pay any tax or associated amount administered by the Department of Revenue?
Prosecution for worthless checks, drafts, debit card orders, or electronic funds transfers made to pay any tax or associated amount administered by the Department of Revenue is governed by Fla. Stat. § 832.062 (Prosecution for worthless checks, drafts, debit card orders, or electronic funds transfers made to pay any tax or associated amount administered by the Department of Revenue).
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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.