FL H0687

Lowers the dollar threshold for theft from persons age 65 or older: $20,000 or more is first-degree felony (previously $50,000), $5,000 to $19,999 is second-degree (previously $10,000-$49,999), and $300 to $4,999 is third-degree (previously $10,000).

Increases penalties for communications fraud involving victims age 65 or older by ranking such offenses two levels higher under the Criminal Punishment Code compared to regular grand theft offenses with equivalent values.

Establishes minimum mandatory sentences for white collar crime offenses: 3 years minimum for crimes victimizing 10 or more elderly persons, 5 years for 20-29 victims, and 10 years for 30 or more victims, provided the defendant obtains $50,000 or more.

Defines "aggravated white collar crime" as committing at least two related white collar crimes, with enhanced penalties including fines up to $500,000 and restitution liability.

Updates the Criminal Punishment Code's Offense Severity Ranking Chart to conform with the new theft and fraud penalties, with aggravated white collar crime ranked at offense severity level 9; effective July 1, 2012.