Which penalty might result in imprisonment up to 5 years?

• A. F.S. 475 Third-Degree Felony violation
• B. F.S. 475 Second-Degree Misdemeanor violation
• C. Civil penalty
• D. F.S. 475 First-Degree Misdemeanor violation

Answer: (A)

In Florida, penalties are tied to the level of offense, with higher degrees carrying longer potential imprisonment. A third-degree felony can carry up to five years in jail, so it best matches the possibility of imprisonment up to five years. The other options involve shorter jail terms or no jail at all: a second-degree misdemeanor is up to about 60 days, a first-degree misdemeanor is up to about a year, and a civil penalty is monetary with no imprisonment.