Miami, FL Possession of Fake ID Lawyer

Skilled Attorney Representing Minors Charged With Using Fake IDs in Miami, Florida

Many minors want admission into a club or to be able to purchase alcohol, and to do that, they need a fake ID. While these cards may be treated as a "rite of passage" by teenagers and some parents, unauthorized possession of a driver's license or state ID is a criminal offense in Florida. Depending on the nature of its alleged use, possession of a fake ID can be a misdemeanor or felony offense. In addition to criminal charges, students at local colleges can also be subject to disciplinary hearings that can result in possible suspension or even expulsion.

Do not lose your rights. Call our Miami possession of fake ID lawyer today. Schedule your free consultation today by calling 305-249-0090 or contacting us online.

Florida Possession of Fake ID Charges

Florida Statute § 322.212 makes it a second-degree misdemeanor for any person to:

• Use a false name when applying for a driver's license or ID card or otherwise commit fraud on a license or ID application
• Possess a driver's license or ID card upon that has an altered date of birth

Under the same statute, it is a third-degree felony for any person to:

• Knowingly possess a counterfeit, forged, fictitious, stolen, or unlawfully issued driver's license or ID card
• Knowingly possess any document similar to a Florida driver's license or a license issued by another state or jurisdiction
• Knowingly possess any document similar to an ID card issued by the state of Florida or those another state or jurisdiction
• Knowingly sell, deliver, or manufacture, or offer to sell or deliver a counterfeit, forged, fictitious, stolen, or unlawfully driver's license or identification card, or a document similar to a driver's license or identification card
• Sell, trade, or give away a driver's license or ID card or perpetrate a conspiracy to sell, trade, or give away any an ID
• Agree to supply or to help supply any person with a driver's license or ID card by any means whatsoever not in accordance with the provisions of this chapter

Florida Statute § 322.212(3) also makes it a third-degree felony for an employee of the state of Florida to issue a driver's license or ID card when they know that the applicant has not met all requirements to receive a license or ID card.

Possession of Fake ID Penalties in Miami

Second-degree misdemeanor convictions for unauthorized possession of or other unlawful acts in relation to driver's licenses or ID cards are punishable by up to 60 days in jail and fines of up to $500. Third-degree felony convictions are punishable by up to five years in prison and fines of up to $5,000.

Those even charged with the use of or conspiracy to use a fake ID can have their license or ID suspended for up to a year. Additionally, any person who falsifies information on a commercial driver's license (CDL) or is convicted of fraud related to a CDL will be disqualified from operating a commercial motor vehicle for one year.

Contact Our Miami Possession of a Fake ID Defense Lawyer

Our attorney can help you determine the best defense strategies when you have been charged with possessing, using, or selling a fake ID. Give us a call at 305-249-0090 or contact us online to request a free consultation.