(1) It is unlawful for a person who has been arrested or lawfully detained by a law enforcement officer to give a false name, or otherwise falsely identify himself or herself in any way, to the law enforcement officer or any county jail personnel. Except as provided in subsection (2), any person who violates this subsection commits a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.
(2) A person who violates subsection (1), if such violation results in another person being adversely affected by the unlawful use of his or her name or other identification, commits a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.
(3)(a) In sentencing a person for violation of this section, a court may order restitution.
(b) The sentencing court may issue such orders as are necessary to correct any public record because it contains a false name or other false identification information given in violation of this section.
(c) Upon application to the court, a person adversely affected by the unlawful use of his or her name or other identification in violation of this section may obtain from the court orders necessary to correct any public record, as described in paragraph (b).
History.—s. 2, ch. 99-169.
Structure Florida Statutes
Title XLVII - Criminal Procedure and Corrections
Chapter 901 - Arrests and Temporary Detentions
901.01 - Judicial Officers Have Committing Authority.
901.02 - Issuance of Arrest Warrants.
901.04 - Direction and Execution of Warrant.
901.07 - Admission to Bail When Arrest Occurs in Another County.
901.08 - Issue of Warrant When Offense Triable in Another County.
901.09 - When Summons Shall Be Issued.
901.11 - Effect of Not Answering Summons.
901.12 - Summons Against Corporation.
901.14 - Effect of Failure by Corporation to Answer Summons.
901.15 - When Arrest by Officer Without Warrant Is Lawful.
901.1503 - When Notice to Appear by Officer Without Warrant Is Lawful.
901.1505 - Federal Law Enforcement Officers; Powers.
901.16 - Method of Arrest by Officer by a Warrant.
901.17 - Method of Arrest by Officer Without Warrant.
901.18 - Officer May Summon Assistance.
901.19 - Right of Officer to Break Into Building.
901.20 - Use of Force to Effect Release of Person Making Arrest Detained in Building.
901.21 - Search of Person Arrested.
901.211 - Strip Searches of Persons Arrested; Body Cavity Search.
901.215 - Search of Person Arrested for Identifying Device Indicating a Medical Disability.
901.22 - Arrest After Escape or Rescue.
901.24 - Right of Person Arrested to Consult Attorney.
901.245 - Interpreter Services for Deaf Persons.
901.25 - Fresh Pursuit; Arrest Outside Jurisdiction.
901.26 - Arrest and Detention of Foreign Nationals.
901.29 - Authorization to Take Person to Medical Facility.
901.31 - Failure to Obey Written Promise to Appear.
901.35 - Financial Responsibility for Medical Expenses.