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Can you summarize FLCL 817.568?
FALSE PRETENSES AND FRAUDS, GENERALLY (ss. 817.011-817.5695) > Criminal use of personal identification information.
Short Summary
This section of the Florida Statutes governs the criminal use of personal identification information. It applies to any person who willfully and without authorization fraudulently uses, possesses, or attempts to use personal identification information concerning another person without their consent. The term ‘personal identification information’ includes various types of information that can be used to identify a specific person, such as names, addresses, social security numbers, driver’s license numbers, and bank account numbers. The offense of fraudulent use of personal identification information is classified as a felony of the third degree, with penalties including imprisonment. Mandatory minimum sentences of 3 years’ imprisonment apply for certain offenses, while offenses involving higher pecuniary benefit or more victims carry mandatory minimum sentences of 5 or 10 years’ imprisonment. The section also includes provisions for harassment by use of personal identification information, fraudulent use of information concerning deceased individuals or dissolved business entities, and the creation or use of counterfeit or fictitious personal identification information.
Whom does it apply to?
Any person who willfully and without authorization fraudulently uses, possesses, or attempts to use personal identification information concerning another person without their consent
What does it govern?
Criminal use of personal identification information
What are exemptions?
Constitutionally protected conduct such as organized protests or the use of personal identification information for accepted commercial purposes
What are the Penalties?
Felony of the third degree, punishable by imprisonment as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084. Mandatory minimum sentences of 3 years' imprisonment for certain offenses. Mandatory minimum sentences of 5 years' imprisonment for certain offenses involving higher pecuniary benefit or more victims. Mandatory minimum sentences of 10 years' imprisonment for certain offenses involving higher pecuniary benefit or more victims.
Jurisdiction
Florida