Florida criminal charge
Transmission or publication of information regarding schemes, devices, means, or methods for theft of communication services in Florida
Transmission or publication of information regarding schemes, devices, means, or methods for theft of communication services is a Misdemeanor of the First Degree under Florida criminal law, defined by Fla. Stat. § 817.483. As a Misdemeanor 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. § 817.483.
What is the penalty for transmission or publication of information regarding schemes, devices, means, or methods for theft of communication services in Florida?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 1 year (county jail, not state prison (s. 775.08(2))) | discretionary | Fla. Stat. § 775.082 |
| Fine | up to $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).
Common questions about transmission or publication of information regarding schemes, devices, means, or methods for theft of communication services in Florida
Is transmission or publication of information regarding schemes, devices, means, or methods for theft of communication services a felony or a misdemeanor in Florida?
Transmission or publication of information regarding schemes, devices, means, or methods for theft of communication services is a Misdemeanor of the First Degree in Florida under Fla. Stat. § 817.483.
What are the penalties for transmission or publication of information regarding schemes, devices, means, or methods for theft of communication services in Florida?
As a Misdemeanor of the First Degree, transmission or publication of information regarding schemes, devices, means, or methods for theft of communication services carries up to 1 year (statutory maximum; the Criminal Punishment Code scoresheet (s. 921.0024) sets the lowest permissible sentence) of incarceration and a fine of up to $1,000 (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 or publication of information regarding schemes, devices, means, or methods for theft of communication services?
Transmission or publication of information regarding schemes, devices, means, or methods for theft of communication services is governed by Fla. Stat. § 817.483 (Transmission or publication of information regarding schemes, devices, means, or methods for theft of communication services).
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.