Florida legal term
Misleading in Florida Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Florida legislative session
In Florida criminal law, “Misleading” 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 “Misleading” mean in Florida criminal law?
“Misleading” means any direct or indirect misrepresentation or omission of any material fact or circumstance. (Fla. Stat. § 817.558)
Statutes defining or using this term
Charges using this term
- Applications for bail; information provided; hearing on application for modification; penalty for providing false or misleading information or omitting material information
- Charitable, nonprofit organizations; drawings by chance; required disclosures; unlawful acts and practices; penalties
- False and fraudulent motor vehicle insurance application
- False, deceptive, or misleading advertisement of live musical performances
- False or misleading statements or supporting documents; penalty
- Game promotion in connection with sale of consumer products or services
- Misleading advertisements prohibited; penalty
- Offering for sale or advertising personal protective equipment with intent to defraud
- Offering or advertising a vaccine with intent to defraud
- Prohibition of fraudulent marketing practices
- False and fraudulent insurance claims
Related terms in the same statutes
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