Florida § 895.04 - Criminal penalties and alternative fine.
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§ 895.04. Criminal penalties and alternative fine.
(1) Any person convicted of engaging in activity in violation of the provisions of s. 895.03 is guilty of a felony of the first degree and shall be punished as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084. (2) In lieu of a fine otherwise authorized by law, any person convicted of engaging in conduct in violation of the provisions of s. 895.03, through which the person derived pecuniary value, or by which he or she caused personal injury or property damage or other loss, may be sentenced to pay a fine that does not exceed 3 times the gross value gained or 3 times the gross loss caused, whichever is the greater, plus court costs and the costs of investigation and prosecution, reasonably incurred. (3) The court shall hold a hearing to determine the amount of the fine authorized by subsection (2). (4) For the purposes of subsection (2), “pecuniary value” means: (a) Anything of value in the form of money, a negotiable instrument, or a commercial interest or anything else the primary significance of which is economic advantage; or (b) Any other property or service that has a value in excess of $100.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 895.04
What does Florida Statutes § 895.04 cover?
Section 895.04 ("Criminal penalties and alternative fine.") is part of the Florida Statutes, the codified statutory law of Florida. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Florida § 895.04?
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