Name:   GoneFishin - Subject:   Nannie Bloomberg may be in legal trouble Date:   9/23/2020 10:48:45 AM

Here is the actual law...

(1) Any person who gives anything of value that is redeemable in cash to any person in consideration for his or her becoming a registered voter commits a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.

For a felony of the third degree, by a term of imprisonment not exceeding 5 years.  

$5,000, when the conviction is of a felony of the third degree

My interpretation as a juror....

One could argue if the fine was paid directly to the state then he did not give anything to the person to become a registered voter. It doesn't state to any person or on their behalf.... I read it that the money must pass through the hands to be a violation. The money that was paid was not redeemable in cash to the individual. The felon can not obtain any cash as it is a fine due to the state. If the money was paid to the felon who then paid the fine, that would fall under the law.

If someone paid your mortgage or car payment, that could be argued it is redeemable in cash because you could sell the house or car and keep the cash from the sale. You would get the total sale price with no mortgae or car payment to pay.