Florida legal term
Bribe in Florida Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Florida legislative session
In Florida criminal law, “Bribe” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Florida criminal code.
What does “Bribe” mean in Florida criminal law?
“Bribe” means any money or anything of value which is provided, directly or indirectly, to a person who has a legal or fiduciary relationship with a person 65 years of age or older, for the purpose of improperly obtaining or rewarding favorable treatment from the person who has the legal or fiduciary relationship in connection with his or her work for the person 65 years of age or older.(b) “Deception” means:1. (Fla. Stat. § 817.5695)
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