Florida criminal charge
Unauthorized use of Department of Law Enforcement emblems or names prohibited in Florida
Unauthorized use of Department of Law Enforcement emblems or names prohibited is a Misdemeanor of the First Degree under Florida criminal law, defined by Fla. Stat. § 943.686. 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. § 943.686.
What is the penalty for unauthorized use of department of law enforcement emblems or names prohibited 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 unauthorized use of department of law enforcement emblems or names prohibited in Florida
Is unauthorized use of Department of Law Enforcement emblems or names prohibited a felony or a misdemeanor in Florida?
Unauthorized use of Department of Law Enforcement emblems or names prohibited is a Misdemeanor of the First Degree in Florida under Fla. Stat. § 943.686.
What are the penalties for unauthorized use of Department of Law Enforcement emblems or names prohibited in Florida?
As a Misdemeanor of the First Degree, unauthorized use of Department of Law Enforcement emblems or names prohibited 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 unauthorized use of Department of Law Enforcement emblems or names prohibited?
Unauthorized use of Department of Law Enforcement emblems or names prohibited is governed by Fla. Stat. § 943.686 (Unauthorized use of Department of Law Enforcement emblems or names 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.