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Definition: Possessing, making, or passing counterfeit currency, coins, or instruments with intent to defraud. Counterfeiting is a 3rd degree felony in Florida; federal counterfeiting charges carry up to 20 years.
Category: Criminal Offenses · Statute: F.S. 831.07 · Source: Florida Legislature
Understanding Counterfeiting in Florida
Possessing, making, or passing counterfeit currency, coins, or instruments with intent to defraud. Counterfeiting is a 3rd degree felony in Florida; federal counterfeiting charges carry up to 20 years.
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