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Fla. Stat. § 831.16 — Having fewer than 10 counterfeit coins in possession with intent to utter

Current through 2025 Florida Statutes

Part of Chapter 831: Forgery and Counterfeiting, Florida Statutes.

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Full text of Fla. Stat. § 831.16

Statutory text current through the 2025 Florida Statutes. This publication reproduces the official statutory text; it is not the official statutes of the State of Florida.

Fla. Stat. § 831.16Primary source, current through the 2025 Florida Statutes
Whoever has in his or her possession any number of pieces fewer than 10 of the counterfeit coin mentioned in s. 831.15, knowing the same to be counterfeit, with intent to utter or pass the same as true, or who utters, passes or tenders in payment as true any such counterfeit coin, knowing the same to be false and counterfeit, commits a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.

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Is having fewer than 10 counterfeit coins in possession with intent to utter a felony or a misdemeanor in Florida?

Having fewer than 10 counterfeit coins in possession with intent to utter is a Felony of the Third Degree in Florida under Fla. Stat. § 831.16.

Which Florida statute covers having fewer than 10 counterfeit coins in possession with intent to utter?

Having fewer than 10 counterfeit coins in possession with intent to utter is governed by Fla. Stat. § 831.16 (Having fewer than 10 counterfeit coins in possession with intent to utter).

Is violation of s. 831.16; second or subsequent conviction a felony or a misdemeanor in Florida?

Violation of s. 831.16; second or subsequent conviction is a Felony of the Second Degree in Florida under Fla. Stat. § 831.17.

What are the penalties for violation of s. 831.16; second or subsequent conviction in Florida?

As a Felony of the Second Degree, violation of s. 831.16; second or subsequent conviction carries up to 15 years (statutory maximum; the Criminal Punishment Code scoresheet (s. 921.0024) sets the lowest permissible sentence) of incarceration and a fine of up to $10,000 (statutory ceiling under s. 775.083; the alternatives in s. 775.083(1)(f)-(g) may exceed it) under Fla. Stat. § 775.082 (current (2025 Florida Statutes)).

Which Florida statute covers violation of s. 831.16; second or subsequent conviction?

Violation of s. 831.16; second or subsequent conviction is governed by Fla. Stat. § 831.17 (Violation of s. 831.16; second or subsequent conviction).

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.