Florida legal term

Unauthorized alien in Florida Criminal Law

Current through 2026 Florida legislative session

In Florida criminal law, “Unauthorized alien” 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 “Unauthorized alien” mean in Florida criminal law?

“Unauthorized alien” has the same meaning as in s. 908.111. (Fla. Stat. § 775.0824)

Statutes defining or using this term

Fla. Stat. § 787.06
Fla. Stat. § 907.041
Fla. Stat. § 908.111
Fla. Stat. § 775.0824
Fla. Stat. § 811.101

Charges using this term

Illegal entry by adult unauthorized alien into this state
Illegal reentry of an adult unauthorized alien

Related terms in the same statutes

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This reference is informational and is not legal advice.