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Identification card or document purporting to contain applicant’s age or date of birth; penalties for failure to comply with requirements for sale or issuance in Florida
Identification card or document purporting to contain applicant’s age or date of birth; penalties for failure to comply with requirements for sale or issuance is a Felony of the Third Degree under Florida criminal law, defined by Fla. Stat. § 877.18. As a Felony of the Third Degree, it is punishable within the statutory sentencing range Florida sets for that offense class. Florida sorts criminal offenses into felonies, misdemeanors, and petty offenses, each carrying its own penalty range.
Defined by Fla. Stat. § 877.18.
What is the penalty for identification card or document purporting to contain applicant’s age or date of birth; penalties for failure to comply with requirements for sale or issuance in Florida?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 5 years (no statutory minimum) | discretionary | Fla. Stat. § 775.082 |
| Fine | up to $5,000 (or up to double the pecuniary gain/loss (s. 775.083(1)(f)); statutes may authorize higher (s. 775.083(1)(g))) | discretionary | Fla. Stat. § 775.082 |
Applies to current (2025 Florida Statutes).
Common questions about identification card or document purporting to contain applicant’s age or date of birth; penalties for failure to comply with requirements for sale or issuance in Florida
Is identification card or document purporting to contain applicant’s age or date of birth; penalties for failure to comply with requirements for sale or issuance a felony or a misdemeanor in Florida?
Identification card or document purporting to contain applicant’s age or date of birth; penalties for failure to comply with requirements for sale or issuance is a Felony of the Third Degree in Florida under Fla. Stat. § 877.18.
What are the penalties for identification card or document purporting to contain applicant’s age or date of birth; penalties for failure to comply with requirements for sale or issuance in Florida?
As a Felony of the Third Degree, identification card or document purporting to contain applicant’s age or date of birth; penalties for failure to comply with requirements for sale or issuance carries up to 5 years (statutory maximum; the Criminal Punishment Code scoresheet (s. 921.0024) sets the lowest permissible sentence) of incarceration and a fine of up to $5,000 (statutory ceiling under s. 775.083; the alternatives in s. 775.083(1)(f)-(g) may exceed it) under Fla. Stat. § 775.082 (current (2025 Florida Statutes)).
Which Florida statute covers identification card or document purporting to contain applicant’s age or date of birth; penalties for failure to comply with requirements for sale or issuance?
Identification card or document purporting to contain applicant’s age or date of birth; penalties for failure to comply with requirements for sale or issuance is governed by Fla. Stat. § 877.18 (Identification card or document purporting to contain applicant’s age or date of birth; penalties for failure to comply with requirements for sale or issuance).
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This reference is informational and is not legal advice. Penalty ranges are the statutory classification ranges; sentencing in a specific case depends on its facts and history.