Florida legal term
Communication in Florida Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Florida legislative session
In Florida criminal law, “Communication” 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 “Communication” mean in Florida criminal law?
“Communication” means any verbal or written communication.(b) “Sexual activity” has the same meaning as in s. 800.04(1). (Fla. Stat. § 847.01385)
Statutes defining or using this term
Charges using this term
- Cellular telephone counterfeiting offenses
- County detention facilities; contraband articles
- Criminal mischief; penalties; penalty for minor
- Exploitation of a person 65 years of age or older
- Florida Communications Fraud Act
- Introduction or removal of certain articles unlawful; penalty
- Introduction, removal, or possession of certain articles unlawful; penalty
- Introduction, removal, or possession of contraband; penalty
- Loitering or prowling by certain offenders in close proximity to children; penalty
- Official misconduct
- Owner or editor of the paper also guilty
- Preventing or obstructing extinguishment of fire
Related terms in the same statutes
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