WHAT KIND OF PENALTIES CAN I EXPECT IF I AM CONVICTED OF A COMPUTER, INTERNET, OR CYBER CRIME?
THIRD-DEGREE FELONY:
Generally, Florida law allows for the prosecution of computer crimes, often resulting in a third-degree felony. Punishment is delivered with a prison sentence of up to five (5) years and fines of up to $5,000 or both.
Any offense against intellectual property, including the illegal downloading of music and movies is typically punishable as a third-degree felony. If the defendant also intended to commit fraud or theft, the charges may be increased to a second-degree felony.
SECOND-DEGREE FELONY:
A second-degree felony and increased penalties may be imposed if:
The crime resulted in over $5,000 in loss or damages.
The crime was part of a scheme to commit theft or fraud
The crime disrupted public services.
The crime interrupted government operations.
Second-degree felonies for computer crimes in Florida typically result in a term of imprisonment for up to fifteen (15) years and fines of up to $10,000, or both.
FIRST-DEGREE FELONY:
If the crime that was committed also endangered human life in any way, a first-degree felony charge may be imposed. First-degree felony charges for computer crimes in Florida carry a prison sentence of up to thirty (30) years and a fine of up to $10,000 or both.
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