Florida criminal charge
Selling or buying of minors; penalties in Florida
Selling or buying of minors; penalties is a Felony of the First Degree under Florida criminal law, defined by Fla. Stat. § 847.0145. As a Felony 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. § 847.0145.
What is the penalty for selling or buying of minors; penalties in Florida?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 30 years (when specifically provided by statute, a term of years not exceeding life imprisonment (s. 775.082(3)(b)1.)) | discretionary | Fla. Stat. § 775.082 |
| Fine | up to $10,000 (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 selling or buying of minors; penalties in Florida
Is selling or buying of minors; penalties a felony or a misdemeanor in Florida?
Selling or buying of minors; penalties is a Felony of the First Degree in Florida under Fla. Stat. § 847.0145.
What are the penalties for selling or buying of minors; penalties in Florida?
As a Felony of the First Degree, selling or buying of minors; penalties carries up to 30 years (statutory maximum; the Criminal Punishment Code scoresheet (s. 921.0024) sets the lowest permissible sentence) of incarceration and a fine of up to $10,000 (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 selling or buying of minors; penalties?
Selling or buying of minors; penalties is governed by Fla. Stat. § 847.0145 (Selling or buying of minors; penalties).
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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.