Telephone Harassment

Florida legal definition under F.S. 365.16

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Definition: Making telephone calls using obscene, profane, vulgar, or indecent language, or making repeated calls to annoy or harass another person. A 2nd degree misdemeanor for first offense.

Category: Criminal Offenses · Statute: F.S. 365.16 · Source: Florida Legislature

Understanding Telephone Harassment in Florida

Making telephone calls using obscene, profane, vulgar, or indecent language, or making repeated calls to annoy or harass another person. A 2nd degree misdemeanor for first offense.

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