Florida criminal charge
Unlawful to disclose identifying information in Florida
Unlawful to disclose identifying information is a Misdemeanor of the Second Degree under Florida criminal law, defined by Fla. Stat. § 794.024. As a Misdemeanor of the Second 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. § 794.024.
What is the penalty for unlawful to disclose identifying information in Florida?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 60 days (county jail, not state prison (s. 775.08(2))) | discretionary | Fla. Stat. § 775.082 |
| Fine | up to $500 (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 to disclose identifying information in Florida
Is unlawful to disclose identifying information a felony or a misdemeanor in Florida?
Unlawful to disclose identifying information is a Misdemeanor of the Second Degree in Florida under Fla. Stat. § 794.024.
What are the penalties for unlawful to disclose identifying information in Florida?
As a Misdemeanor of the Second Degree, unlawful to disclose identifying information carries up to 60 days (statutory maximum; the Criminal Punishment Code scoresheet (s. 921.0024) sets the lowest permissible sentence) of incarceration and a fine of up to $500 (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 to disclose identifying information?
Unlawful to disclose identifying information is governed by Fla. Stat. § 794.024 (Unlawful to disclose identifying information).
Legal terms used in this law
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.