Miami Fake ID Attorney

Whether you or a loved one has been arrested or charged with possessing a fake ID, it is critical to consult with an experienced Miami fake ID attorney as soon as possible to ensure your rights are protected. Possessing or using a fake driver’s license or identification card in Florida is illegal and can have serious consequences, including difficulties finding employment. Many young people may not realize the seriousness of this crime. If you have been charged with possessing a fake ID, it is essential to seek the help of an experienced attorney who can help you understand the charges against you and your potential defenses.

Florida Fake ID Laws

Florida Statute 322.212 defines the term “driver license” to include a driver’s license issued by the Department of Highway Safety & Motor Vehicles (DHSMV) or its agents or a driver’s license issued by any state or jurisdiction that issues licenses recognized by Florida for the operation of a motor vehicle. The term “identification card” includes any identification card issued by DHSMV or its agents or any identification card issued by any state or jurisdiction that issues identification cards recognized by Florida for the purpose of indicating a person’s true name and age.

Florida Felony Fake ID Penalties & Offenses

The statute makes it a third-degree felony, punishable by up to five years in prison and a $5,000 fine for a person to:

  • Possess or display a fake, forged, stolen, or unlawfully issued driver’s license or identification card or a document that looks like one of these documents unless DHSMV has approved the possession
  • Possess a document that looks like a driver’s license issued by DHSMV or its authorized agents or by a state or jurisdiction that is recognized in this state for the purpose of operating a motor vehicle
  • Possess a document that looks like an identification card issued by DHSMV or its authorized agents or by a state or jurisdiction that is recognized in this state to show a person’s true name and age
  • Sell, manufacture, deliver, or offer to sell, manufacture, or deliver a fake, forged, stolen, or unlawfully issued driver’s license or identification card or a document that looks like one of these documents unless the person is authorized to do so by DHSMV.
  • Trade, sell, or give away a driver’s license or identification card, or plan to do so unless the person has been authorized to issue such a document by DHSMV according to the relevant laws and regulations
  • Allow or permit the issuance of a driver’s license or identification card when the employee knows that the applicant has not met the necessary requirements
  • Agree to supply or help supply someone with a driver’s license or identification card through means that are not in accordance with the relevant laws and regulations
  • Use a false or fictitious name in an application for a driver’s license or identification card, make a false statement, conceal a material fact, or commit fraud in such an application
  • Possess a driver’s license or identification card on which the date of birth has been altered
  • Possess a driver’s license or identification card on which the required sexual predator or sexual offender markings are not displayed or have been altered if the person is designated as a sexual predator or sexual offender

Florida Misdemeanor Fake ID Penalties & Offenses

It is a second-degree misdemeanor, punishable by up to 60 days in jail and a $500 fine for a person to:

  • Use a false or fictitious name or make false statements in an application for a driver’s license or identification card
  • Conceal a material fact or commit fraud in such an application
  • Possess a driver’s license or identification card on which the date of birth has been altered

Also, if you provide false information when applying for a commercial driver’s license or permit, or if you are convicted of fraud related to testing for a commercial driver’s license or permit, you will be banned from operating a commercial motor vehicle for one year in addition to any other penalties.

Contact an Experienced Miami Fake ID Lawyer

By immediately hiring a Miami fake ID lawyer to defend yourself, you are minimizing the chances that your criminal case will have lasting consequences for your career, personal life, and reputation. Fake ID charges can be severe, especially for people under 21. It’s important to hire an experienced criminal defense attorney to protect your rights and help you get the best possible outcome if you’ve been charged with a fake ID crime.

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