Florida · Florida Statutes — Title XLVI, Crimes
Fla. Stat. (Crimes) § 812.0145: Theft from persons 65 years of age or older; reclassification of offenses
What this law says, in plain English
Theft from a person 65 or older is classified as a felony based on the value stolen: first-degree felony for $50,000+, second-degree for $10,000–$49,999, third-degree for $300–$9,999. Convicts must also pay restitution and perform community service.
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