What are the penalties for battery in Florida?

Penalties for Battery (Misdemeanor) Simple or misdemeanor battery is classified as a first degree misdemeanor in Florida. Thus, the penalties can include up to a year in jail, or a probationary sentence not to exceed one year.

Is there a statute of limitations on sexual battery in Florida?

A first or second-degree felony sexual battery under § 794.011 that is reported to a law enforcement agency within 72 hours after its commission as provided in §775.15 (14). At common law, there was no set time limit restriction under which a criminal charge was barred from prosecution.

What’s the Statute of limitations for a misdemeanor in Florida?

1 four years for first-degree felonies 2 three years for second- and third-degree felonies 3 two years for first-degree misdemeanors, and 4 one year for second-degree misdemeanors and violations.

Is there a statute of limitations on fraud in Florida?

Florida allows extra time for the prosecutor to file charges for offenses based on fraud or breach of fiduciary duties. Upon discovery of the offense by the injured party or the injured party’s representative, the prosecutor has one year to file charges (so long as the original limitations period is not extended by more than three years).

Is there Statute of limitations on sexual battery in Florida?

1st or 2nd degree sexual battery felony reported within 72 hours: no statute of limitations. First degree sexual battery felony where the victim is under 18, and any sexual battery where the victim is under 16: no statute of limitations.

1 four years for first-degree felonies 2 three years for second- and third-degree felonies 3 two years for first-degree misdemeanors, and 4 one year for second-degree misdemeanors and violations.

What’s the Statute of limitations for a third degree felony in Florida?

1 Third (3rd) Degree Felony – 3 years 2 Second (2nd) Degree Felony – 3 years 3 First (1st) Degree Felony – 4 years 4 Life Felony – No Statute of Limitations is Applicable 5 Felony that Results in Death – No Statute of Limitations is Applicable 6 Capital Felony – No Statute of Limitations is Applicable