Florida criminal charge
Receiving money or property upon false promises of services as seaman or sponge fisher in Florida
Receiving money or property upon false promises of services as seaman or sponge fisher is a Misdemeanor of the First Degree under Florida criminal law, defined by Fla. Stat. § 817.08. 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. § 817.08.
What is the penalty for receiving money or property upon false promises of services as seaman or sponge fisher 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 receiving money or property upon false promises of services as seaman or sponge fisher in Florida
Is receiving money or property upon false promises of services as seaman or sponge fisher a felony or a misdemeanor in Florida?
What are the penalties for receiving money or property upon false promises of services as seaman or sponge fisher in Florida?
As a Misdemeanor of the First Degree, receiving money or property upon false promises of services as seaman or sponge fisher 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 receiving money or property upon false promises of services as seaman or sponge fisher?
Receiving money or property upon false promises of services as seaman or sponge fisher is governed by Fla. Stat. § 817.08 (Receiving money or property upon false promises of services as seaman or sponge fisher).
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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.