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Fla. Stat. § 839.11 — Extortion by officers of the state

Current through 2025 Florida Statutes

Part of Chapter 839: Offenses by Public Officers and Employees, Florida Statutes.

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Extortion by officers of the state

Full text of Fla. Stat. § 839.11

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. § 839.11Primary source, current through the 2025 Florida Statutes

Any officer of this state who willfully charges, receives, or collects any greater fees or services than the officer is entitled to charge, receive, or collect by law is guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.

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Is extortion by officers of the state a felony or a misdemeanor in Florida?

Extortion by officers of the state is a Misdemeanor of the First Degree in Florida under Fla. Stat. § 839.11.

Which Florida statute covers extortion by officers of the state?

Extortion by officers of the state is governed by Fla. Stat. § 839.11 (Extortion by officers of the state).

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