Florida criminal charge
Sale of used goods as new; penalty in Florida
Sale of used goods as new; penalty is a Misdemeanor of the First Degree under Florida criminal law, defined by Fla. Stat. § 817.412. 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. § 817.412.
What is the penalty for sale of used goods as new; penalty 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 sale of used goods as new; penalty in Florida
Is sale of used goods as new; penalty a felony or a misdemeanor in Florida?
Sale of used goods as new; penalty is a Misdemeanor of the First Degree in Florida under Fla. Stat. § 817.412.
What are the penalties for sale of used goods as new; penalty in Florida?
As a Misdemeanor of the First Degree, sale of used goods as new; penalty 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 sale of used goods as new; penalty?
Sale of used goods as new; penalty is governed by Fla. Stat. § 817.412 (Sale of used goods as new; penalty).
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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.