Florida criminal charge
Sale of used motor vehicle goods as new; penalty in Florida
Sale of used motor vehicle goods as new; penalty is a criminal offense under Florida law, defined by Fla. Stat. § 817.413. 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. § 817.413.
What is the penalty for sale of used motor vehicle goods as new; penalty in Florida?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 5 years (Sale of used motor vehicle goods as new — purchase price $1,000 or more — Applies when the purchase price of the motor vehicle goods involved in the violation is $1,000 or more.) | discretionary | Fla. Stat. § 775.082 |
| Fine | up to $5,000 (Sale of used motor vehicle goods as new — purchase price $1,000 or more — Applies when the purchase price of the motor vehicle goods involved in the violation is $1,000 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 |
| Jail / prison | up to 1 year (Sale of used motor vehicle goods as new — purchase price less than $1,000 — Applies when the purchase price of the motor vehicle goods involved in the violation is less than $1,000.; county jail, not state prison (s. 775.08(2))) | discretionary | Fla. Stat. § 775.082 |
| Fine | up to $1,000 (Sale of used motor vehicle goods as new — purchase price less than $1,000 — Applies when the purchase price of the motor vehicle goods involved in the violation is less than $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).
How is sale of used motor vehicle goods as new; penalty classified in Florida?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sale of used motor vehicle goods as new — purchase price $1,000 or more | Felony of the Third Degree | Applies when the purchase price of the motor vehicle goods involved in the violation is $1,000 or more. | Fla. Stat. § 817.413(2) |
| Sale of used motor vehicle goods as new — purchase price less than $1,000 | Misdemeanor of the First Degree | Applies when the purchase price of the motor vehicle goods involved in the violation is less than $1,000. | Fla. Stat. § 817.413(2) |
Common questions about sale of used motor vehicle goods as new; penalty in Florida
Is sale of used motor vehicle goods as new; penalty a felony or a misdemeanor in Florida?
It depends on the circumstances: sale of used motor vehicle goods as new; penalty ranges from a Misdemeanor of the First Degree to a Felony of the Third Degree in Florida under Fla. Stat. § 817.413.
Sale of used motor vehicle goods as new — purchase price $1,000 or more: Felony of the Third Degree (Fla. Stat. § 817.413(2)) · Sale of used motor vehicle goods as new — purchase price less than $1,000: Misdemeanor of the First Degree (Fla. Stat. § 817.413(2))
What are the penalties for sale of used motor vehicle goods as new; penalty in Florida?
Penalties for sale of used motor vehicle goods as new; penalty in Florida depend on how it is classified — from a Misdemeanor of the First 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 sale of used motor vehicle goods as new; penalty?
Sale of used motor vehicle goods as new; penalty is governed by Fla. Stat. § 817.413 (Sale of used motor vehicle 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.