Florida criminal charge
Wrongful use of city, county, or other political subdivision name in Florida
Wrongful use of city, county, or other political subdivision name is a Misdemeanor of the Second Degree under Florida criminal law, defined by Fla. Stat. § 817.17. 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. § 817.17.
What is the penalty for wrongful use of city, county, or other political subdivision name 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 wrongful use of city, county, or other political subdivision name in Florida
Is wrongful use of city, county, or other political subdivision name a felony or a misdemeanor in Florida?
Wrongful use of city, county, or other political subdivision name is a Misdemeanor of the Second Degree in Florida under Fla. Stat. § 817.17.
What are the penalties for wrongful use of city, county, or other political subdivision name in Florida?
As a Misdemeanor of the Second Degree, wrongful use of city, county, or other political subdivision name 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 wrongful use of city, county, or other political subdivision name?
Wrongful use of city, county, or other political subdivision name is governed by Fla. Stat. § 817.17 (Wrongful use of city, county, or other political subdivision name).
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.