Florida legal term
Financial instrument in Florida Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Florida legislative session
In Florida criminal law, “Financial instrument” 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 “Financial instrument” mean in Florida criminal law?
“Financial instrument” means any check, draft, money order, certificate of deposit, letter of credit, bill of exchange, credit card, or marketable security. (Fla. Stat. § 815.03)
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