Florida criminal charge
Unlawful acts related to disclosure of proceedings; penalty in Florida
Unlawful acts related to disclosure of proceedings; penalty is a Felony of the Third Degree under Florida criminal law, defined by Fla. Stat. § 905.395. 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. § 905.395.
What is the penalty for unlawful acts related to disclosure of proceedings; penalty 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 unlawful acts related to disclosure of proceedings; penalty in Florida
Is unlawful acts related to disclosure of proceedings; penalty a felony or a misdemeanor in Florida?
Unlawful acts related to disclosure of proceedings; penalty is a Felony of the Third Degree in Florida under Fla. Stat. § 905.395.
What are the penalties for unlawful acts related to disclosure of proceedings; penalty in Florida?
As a Felony of the Third Degree, unlawful acts related to disclosure of proceedings; penalty 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 unlawful acts related to disclosure of proceedings; penalty?
Unlawful acts related to disclosure of proceedings; penalty is governed by Fla. Stat. § 905.395 (Unlawful acts related to disclosure of proceedings; penalty).
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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.