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Report of medical treatment of certain wounds; penalty for failure to report in Florida
Report of medical treatment of certain wounds; penalty for failure to report is a Misdemeanor of the First Degree under Florida criminal law, defined by Fla. Stat. § 790.24. 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. § 790.24.
What is the penalty for report of medical treatment of certain wounds; penalty for failure to report 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 report of medical treatment of certain wounds; penalty for failure to report in Florida
Is report of medical treatment of certain wounds; penalty for failure to report a felony or a misdemeanor in Florida?
What are the penalties for report of medical treatment of certain wounds; penalty for failure to report in Florida?
As a Misdemeanor of the First Degree, report of medical treatment of certain wounds; penalty for failure to report 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 report of medical treatment of certain wounds; penalty for failure to report?
Report of medical treatment of certain wounds; penalty for failure to report is governed by Fla. Stat. § 790.24 (Report of medical treatment of certain wounds; penalty for failure to report).
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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.