Florida Statutes 775.0848 – Commission of a felony after unlawful reentry into the United States; reclassification
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Attorney's Note
Under the Florida Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Felony of the first degree | up to 30 years | up to $10,000 |
| Felony of the second degree | up to 15 years | up to $10,000 |
| Felony of the third degree | up to 5 years | up to $5,000 |
Terms Used In Florida Statutes 775.0848
- Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
- person: includes individuals, children, firms, associations, joint adventures, partnerships, estates, trusts, business trusts, syndicates, fiduciaries, corporations, and all other groups or combinations. See Florida Statutes 1.01
A person who has been previously convicted of a crime relating to the reentry of removed aliens under 8 U.S.C. § 1326 shall have the penalty for committing a felony committed after such conviction reclassified in the following manner:
(1) A felony of the third degree is reclassified to a felony of the second degree.
(2) A felony of the second degree is reclassified to a felony of the first degree.
(3) A felony of the first degree is reclassified to a life felony.