Question

Which response best describes the maximum penalties for 1st degree misdemeanors, 2nd degree misdemeanors, and 3rd degree felonies? A) $500 fine/60 days imprisonment, $1,000 fine/1 yr. imprisonment, $5,000 fine/5 yr. imprisonment B) $1,000 fine/1 yr. imprisonment, $500 fine/60 days imprisonment, $5,000 fine/5 yr. imprisonment C) $5,000 fine/5 yr. imprisonment, $1,000 fine/1 yr. imprisonment, $500 fine/60 days imprisonment D) $500 fine/60 days imprisonment, $5,000 fine/5 yr. imprisonment, $1,000 fine/1 yr. imprisonment

Answer 1

The maximum penalties for 1st degree misdemeanors, 2nd degree misdemeanors, and 3rd degree felonies in Florida are as follows 1:

1st degree misdemeanors: A fine of up to $1,000 and/or imprisonment not to exceed one year.

2nd degree misdemeanors: A fine of up to $500 and/or imprisonment not to exceed 60 days.

3rd degree felonies: A fine of up to $5,000 and/or imprisonment not to exceed five years.

Therefore, option B is correct. Hope this helped :)