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Fla. Stat. § 914.14 — Witnesses accepting bribes

Current through 2025 Florida Statutes

Part of Chapter 914: Witnesses; Criminal Proceedings, Florida Statutes.

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Full text of Fla. Stat. § 914.14

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. § 914.14Primary source, current through the 2025 Florida Statutes
(1) It is unlawful for any person who is a witness in a proceeding instituted by a duly constituted prosecuting authority of this state to solicit, request, accept, or agree to accept any money or anything of value as an inducement to:(a) Testify or inform falsely; or(b) Withhold any testimony, information, document, or thing. (2) Any person violating any provision of this section shall be guilty of 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 witnesses accepting bribes a felony or a misdemeanor in Florida?

Witnesses accepting bribes is a Felony of the Third Degree in Florida under Fla. Stat. § 914.14.

Which Florida statute covers witnesses accepting bribes?

Witnesses accepting bribes is governed by Fla. Stat. § 914.14 (Witnesses accepting bribes).

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.