Florida statute

Fla. Stat. § 817.29 — Cheating

Current through 2025 Florida Statutes

Part of Part I: False Pretenses and Frauds,generally, Florida Statutes.

Criminal charges under this statute

Cheating

Full text of Fla. Stat. § 817.29

Statutory text current through the 2025 Florida Statutes. This publication reproduces the official statutory text; it is not the official statutes of the State of Florida.

Fla. Stat. § 817.29Primary source, current through the 2025 Florida Statutes

Whoever is convicted of any gross fraud or cheat at common law shall be guilty of a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.

Official sources

Fla. Stat. § 817.29 (official source deep link)
Official OLLS publication (Title download)

Questions this section answers

Is cheating a felony or a misdemeanor in Florida?

Cheating is a Felony of the Third Degree in Florida under Fla. Stat. § 817.29.

Which Florida statute covers cheating?

Cheating is governed by Fla. Stat. § 817.29 (Cheating).

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