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775.02 Punishment of common-law offenses.

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Florida Code › Title XLVI › Chapter 775 › Section 775.02

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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; s. 76, Feb. 10, 1832.

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