Florida criminal charge
Structuring transactions to evade reporting or registration requirements prohibited in Florida
Structuring transactions to evade reporting or registration requirements prohibited is a criminal offense under Florida law, defined by Fla. Stat. § 896.104. 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. § 896.104.
What is the penalty for structuring transactions to evade reporting or registration requirements prohibited in Florida?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 5 years (Structuring — transactions exceeding $300 but less than $20,000 — The violation involves financial transactions exceeding $300 but less than $20,000 in any 12-month period.) | discretionary | Fla. Stat. § 775.082 |
| Fine | up to $5,000 (Structuring — transactions exceeding $300 but less than $20,000 — The violation involves financial transactions exceeding $300 but less than $20,000 in any 12-month period.; 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 15 years (Structuring — transactions totaling or exceeding $20,000 but less than $100,000 — The violation involves financial transactions totaling or exceeding $20,000 but less than $100,000 in any 12-month period.) | discretionary | Fla. Stat. § 775.082 |
| Fine | up to $10,000 (Structuring — transactions totaling or exceeding $20,000 but less than $100,000 — The violation involves financial transactions totaling or exceeding $20,000 but less than $100,000 in any 12-month period.; 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 30 years (Structuring — transactions totaling or exceeding $100,000 — The violation involves financial transactions totaling or exceeding $100,000 in any 12-month period.; 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 (Structuring — transactions totaling or exceeding $100,000 — The violation involves financial transactions totaling or exceeding $100,000 in any 12-month period.; 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 structuring transactions to evade reporting or registration requirements prohibited classified in Florida?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Structuring — transactions exceeding $300 but less than $20,000 | Felony of the Third Degree | The violation involves financial transactions exceeding $300 but less than $20,000 in any 12-month period. | Fla. Stat. § 896.104(4)(a)1. |
| Structuring — transactions totaling or exceeding $20,000 but less than $100,000 | Felony of the Second Degree | The violation involves financial transactions totaling or exceeding $20,000 but less than $100,000 in any 12-month period. | Fla. Stat. § 896.104(4)(a)2. |
| Structuring — transactions totaling or exceeding $100,000 | Felony of the First Degree | The violation involves financial transactions totaling or exceeding $100,000 in any 12-month period. | Fla. Stat. § 896.104(4)(a)3. |
Common questions about structuring transactions to evade reporting or registration requirements prohibited in Florida
Is structuring transactions to evade reporting or registration requirements prohibited a felony or a misdemeanor in Florida?
It depends on the circumstances: structuring transactions to evade reporting or registration requirements prohibited ranges from a Felony of the Third Degree to a Felony of the First Degree in Florida under Fla. Stat. § 896.104.
Structuring — transactions exceeding $300 but less than $20,000: Felony of the Third Degree (Fla. Stat. § 896.104(4)(a)1.) · Structuring — transactions totaling or exceeding $20,000 but less than $100,000: Felony of the Second Degree (Fla. Stat. § 896.104(4)(a)2.) · Structuring — transactions totaling or exceeding $100,000: Felony of the First Degree (Fla. Stat. § 896.104(4)(a)3.)
What are the penalties for structuring transactions to evade reporting or registration requirements prohibited in Florida?
Penalties for structuring transactions to evade reporting or registration requirements prohibited in Florida depend on how it is classified — from a Felony of the Third Degree up to a Felony of the First 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 structuring transactions to evade reporting or registration requirements prohibited?
Structuring transactions to evade reporting or registration requirements prohibited is governed by Fla. Stat. § 896.104 (Structuring transactions to evade reporting or registration requirements prohibited).
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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.