Florida criminal charge
Making or having instruments and material for counterfeiting driver licenses or identification cards in Florida
Making or having instruments and material for counterfeiting driver licenses or identification cards is a Felony of the Second Degree under Florida criminal law, defined by Fla. Stat. § 831.29. As a Felony of the Second 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. § 831.29.
What is the penalty for making or having instruments and material for counterfeiting driver licenses or identification cards in Florida?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 15 years (no statutory minimum) | discretionary | Fla. Stat. § 775.082 |
| Fine | up to $10,000 (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 making or having instruments and material for counterfeiting driver licenses or identification cards in Florida
Is making or having instruments and material for counterfeiting driver licenses or identification cards a felony or a misdemeanor in Florida?
Making or having instruments and material for counterfeiting driver licenses or identification cards is a Felony of the Second Degree in Florida under Fla. Stat. § 831.29.
What are the penalties for making or having instruments and material for counterfeiting driver licenses or identification cards in Florida?
As a Felony of the Second Degree, making or having instruments and material for counterfeiting driver licenses or identification cards carries up to 15 years (statutory maximum; the Criminal Punishment Code scoresheet (s. 921.0024) sets the lowest permissible sentence) of incarceration and a fine of up to $10,000 (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 making or having instruments and material for counterfeiting driver licenses or identification cards?
Making or having instruments and material for counterfeiting driver licenses or identification cards is governed by Fla. Stat. § 831.29 (Making or having instruments and material for counterfeiting driver licenses or identification cards).
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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.