Which penalty is associated with a Second-Degree Misdemeanor violation?

• A. Fine up to $500 and/or imprisonment up to 60 days
• B. $1000 fine and/or imprisonment up to 1 year
• C. Fine up to $5,000 and/or imprisonment up to 5 years
• D. Civil penalty

Answer: (A)

Second-degree misdemeanor penalties in Florida are relatively light compared to higher offenses. The maximum punishment for this level is a fine of up to $500 and/or up to 60 days in jail. This reflects the classification where offenses are less severe than a first-degree misdemeanor (which can carry up to 1 year in jail and a $1,000 fine) and much less than felonies (which can carry years in prison and much higher fines). Civil penalties, while they exist in regulatory contexts, do not involve jail time and are not criminal sanctions, so they don't apply here.