Florida criminal charge
Transmission of material harmful to minors to a minor by electronic device or equipment prohibited; penalties in Florida
Transmission of material harmful to minors to a minor by electronic device or equipment prohibited; penalties is a Felony of the Third Degree under Florida criminal law, defined by Fla. Stat. § 847.0138. As a Felony of the Third 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. § 847.0138.
What is the penalty for transmission of material harmful to minors to a minor by electronic device or equipment prohibited; penalties in Florida?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 5 years (no statutory minimum) | discretionary | Fla. Stat. § 775.082 |
| Fine | up to $5,000 (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 transmission of material harmful to minors to a minor by electronic device or equipment prohibited; penalties in Florida
Is transmission of material harmful to minors to a minor by electronic device or equipment prohibited; penalties a felony or a misdemeanor in Florida?
Transmission of material harmful to minors to a minor by electronic device or equipment prohibited; penalties is a Felony of the Third Degree in Florida under Fla. Stat. § 847.0138.
What are the penalties for transmission of material harmful to minors to a minor by electronic device or equipment prohibited; penalties in Florida?
As a Felony of the Third Degree, transmission of material harmful to minors to a minor by electronic device or equipment prohibited; penalties carries up to 5 years (statutory maximum; the Criminal Punishment Code scoresheet (s. 921.0024) sets the lowest permissible sentence) of incarceration and a fine of up to $5,000 (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 transmission of material harmful to minors to a minor by electronic device or equipment prohibited; penalties?
Transmission of material harmful to minors to a minor by electronic device or equipment prohibited; penalties is governed by Fla. Stat. § 847.0138 (Transmission of material harmful to minors to a minor by electronic device or equipment prohibited; 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.