Florida criminal charge
Wholesale promotion of obscene materials; penalties in Florida
Wholesale promotion of obscene materials; penalties is a Felony of the Third Degree under Florida criminal law, defined by Fla. Stat. § 847.07. 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. § 847.07.
What is the penalty for wholesale promotion of obscene materials; penalties 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 wholesale promotion of obscene materials; penalties in Florida
Is wholesale promotion of obscene materials; penalties a felony or a misdemeanor in Florida?
What are the penalties for wholesale promotion of obscene materials; penalties in Florida?
As a Felony of the Third Degree, wholesale promotion of obscene materials; penalties 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 wholesale promotion of obscene materials; penalties?
Wholesale promotion of obscene materials; penalties is governed by Fla. Stat. § 847.07 (Wholesale promotion of obscene materials; penalties).
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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.