Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida

Grand Theft - Second Degree

Person stole money from elder

Proven with bank records @ $40K

Dept of Children/ Families in Tallahasee investigated and

forwarded To Sheriff Dept

Charge - Grand Theft Second

Degree - ''White Collar Crime''

Out on bail - no known priors

What punishment would be customary for such a crime?

Jail time? Restitution??

Thanks for any insight you may be

able to provide


Asked on 11/08/07, 7:41 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Edward J. Chandler Law Office of Edward J. Chandler, P.A.

Re: Grand Theft - Second Degree

In Florida, a second degree felony is punishable up to 15 years and restitution can be ordered.

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Answered on 11/13/07, 10:49 am
Scott R. Jay Law Offices of Scott R. Jay

Re: Grand Theft - Second Degree

NOTE: This communication is not intended as and should not be interpreted as legal advice. Rather, it is intended solely as a general discussion of legal principles. You should not rely on or take action based on this communication without first presenting ALL relevant details to a competent attorney in your jurisdiction and then receiving the attorney's individualized advice for you. By reading the "Response" to your question or comment, you agree that the opinion expressed is not intended to, nor does it, create any attorney-client relationship, nor does it constitute legal advice to any person reviewing such information, nor will it be considered an attorney-client privileged communication. If you do not agree, then stop right here, and do not read any further.

The sentence would depend upon the person's record and priors. The facts of the case would also enter into the picture. Each count in the information counts separately in the computation of the point score awarded for a convinction. All of these factors are considered. Jail time may part of the sentence and the requirement of restititution is almost assured.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.

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Answered on 11/08/07, 8:13 pm


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