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Theft from persons 65 years of age or older; reclassification of offenses in Florida
Theft from persons 65 years of age or older; reclassification of offenses is a criminal offense under Florida law, defined by Fla. Stat. § 812.0145. 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. § 812.0145.
What is the penalty for theft from persons 65 years of age or older; reclassification of offenses in Florida?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 30 years (Theft from person 65 or older ($50,000 or more) — The funds, assets, or property involved in the theft from a person 65 years of age or older is valued at $50,000 or more.; 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 (Theft from person 65 or older ($50,000 or more) — The funds, assets, or property involved in the theft from a person 65 years of age or older is valued at $50,000 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 15 years (Theft from person 65 or older ($10,000 to under $50,000) — The funds, assets, or property involved in the theft from a person 65 years of age or older is valued at $10,000 or more but less than $50,000.) | discretionary | Fla. Stat. § 775.082 |
| Fine | up to $10,000 (Theft from person 65 or older ($10,000 to under $50,000) — The funds, assets, or property involved in the theft from a person 65 years of age or older is valued at $10,000 or more but less than $50,000.; 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 |
| Jail / prison | up to 5 years (Theft from person 65 or older ($300 to under $10,000) — The funds, assets, or property involved in the theft from a person 65 years of age or older is valued at $300 or more but less than $10,000.) | discretionary | Fla. Stat. § 775.082 |
| Fine | up to $5,000 (Theft from person 65 or older ($300 to under $10,000) — The funds, assets, or property involved in the theft from a person 65 years of age or older is valued at $300 or more but less than $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).
How is theft from persons 65 years of age or older; reclassification of offenses classified in Florida?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from person 65 or older ($50,000 or more) | Felony of the First Degree | The funds, assets, or property involved in the theft from a person 65 years of age or older is valued at $50,000 or more. | Fla. Stat. § 812.0145(2)(a) |
| Theft from person 65 or older ($10,000 to under $50,000) | Felony of the Second Degree | The funds, assets, or property involved in the theft from a person 65 years of age or older is valued at $10,000 or more but less than $50,000. | Fla. Stat. § 812.0145(2)(b) |
| Theft from person 65 or older ($300 to under $10,000) | Felony of the Third Degree | The funds, assets, or property involved in the theft from a person 65 years of age or older is valued at $300 or more but less than $10,000. | Fla. Stat. § 812.0145(2)(c) |
Common questions about theft from persons 65 years of age or older; reclassification of offenses in Florida
Is theft from persons 65 years of age or older; reclassification of offenses a felony or a misdemeanor in Florida?
It depends on the circumstances: theft from persons 65 years of age or older; reclassification of offenses ranges from a Felony of the Third Degree to a Felony of the First Degree in Florida under Fla. Stat. § 812.0145.
Theft from person 65 or older ($50,000 or more): Felony of the First Degree (Fla. Stat. § 812.0145(2)(a)) · Theft from person 65 or older ($10,000 to under $50,000): Felony of the Second Degree (Fla. Stat. § 812.0145(2)(b)) · Theft from person 65 or older ($300 to under $10,000): Felony of the Third Degree (Fla. Stat. § 812.0145(2)(c))
What are the penalties for theft from persons 65 years of age or older; reclassification of offenses in Florida?
Penalties for theft from persons 65 years of age or older; reclassification of offenses 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 theft from persons 65 years of age or older; reclassification of offenses?
Theft from persons 65 years of age or older; reclassification of offenses is governed by Fla. Stat. § 812.0145 (Theft from persons 65 years of age or older; reclassification of offenses).
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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.