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Counterfeit or fictitious personal identification information in Florida Criminal Law

Current through 2026 Florida legislative session

In Florida criminal law, “Counterfeit or fictitious personal identification information” 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 “Counterfeit or fictitious personal identification information” mean in Florida criminal law?

“Counterfeit or fictitious personal identification information” means any counterfeit, fictitious, or fabricated information in the similitude of the data outlined in paragraph (f) that, although not truthful or accurate, would in context lead a reasonably prudent person to credit its truthfulness and accuracy. (Fla. Stat. § 817.568)

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