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White Collar Crime Victim Protection Act in Florida

Felony of the First DegreeCurrent through 2026 Florida legislative session

White Collar Crime Victim Protection Act is a Felony of the First Degree under Florida criminal law, defined by Fla. Stat. § 775.0844. As a Felony 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. § 775.0844.

What is the penalty for white collar crime victim protection act in Florida?

Penalties for White Collar Crime Victim Protection Act
PenaltyRangeBasisAuthority
Jail / prisonup to 30 years (when specifically provided by statute, a term of years not exceeding life imprisonment (s. 775.082(3)(b)1.))discretionaryFla. Stat. § 775.082
Fineup to $10,000 (or up to double the pecuniary gain/loss (s. 775.083(1)(f)); statutes may authorize higher (s. 775.083(1)(g)))discretionaryFla. Stat. § 775.082

Applies to current (2025 Florida Statutes).

Common questions about white collar crime victim protection act in Florida

Is white Collar Crime Victim Protection Act a felony or a misdemeanor in Florida?

White Collar Crime Victim Protection Act is a Felony of the First Degree in Florida under Fla. Stat. § 775.0844.

What are the penalties for white Collar Crime Victim Protection Act in Florida?

As a Felony of the First Degree, white Collar Crime Victim Protection Act carries up to 30 years (statutory maximum; the Criminal Punishment Code scoresheet (s. 921.0024) sets the lowest permissible sentence) of incarceration and a fine of up to $10,000 (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 white Collar Crime Victim Protection Act?

White Collar Crime Victim Protection Act is governed by Fla. Stat. § 775.0844 (White Collar Crime Victim Protection Act).

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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.