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Florida Crimes Code Section 775.02 - Definitions; General Penalties; Registration Of Criminals - Punishment of common-law offenses.

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Title XLVI   CRIMES

Chapter 775   DEFINITIONS; GENERAL PENALTIES; REGISTRATION OF CRIMINALS

775.02  Punishment of common-law offenses.--When there exists no such provision by statute, the court shall proceed to punish such offense by fine or imprisonment, but the fine shall not exceed $500, nor the imprisonment 12 months.

History.--s. 1, Nov. 6, 1829; RS 2370; GS 3195; RGS 5025; CGL 7127.

Last modified: November 21, 2006