What An Offense Level Means
Fla. Stat. 775.081 — five kinds of felony and two degrees of misdemeanor
| Level | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| LevelFelony of the first degree | PrisonUp to 30 years | FineUp to $10,000 |
| LevelFelony of the second degree | PrisonUp to 15 years | FineUp to $10,000 |
| LevelFelony of the third degree | PrisonUp to 5 years | FineUp to $5,000 |
| LevelMisdemeanor of the first degree | PrisonUp to 1 year | FineUp to $1,000 |
| LevelMisdemeanor of the second degree | PrisonUp to 60 days | FineUp to $500 |
Above those are the life felony, with a fine up to $15,000, and the capital felony. A crime a statute calls a felony without naming a degree is a third degree felony, and a misdemeanor without a degree is a second degree misdemeanor.
Sources for this section (3)
- Fla. Stat. 775.081 — Classifications of felonies and misdemeanors
- Fla. Stat. 775.082 — Penalties; applicability of sentencing structures
- Fla. Stat. 775.083 — Fines
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of September 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Florida attorney.