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Providing False Information in Bail Application: F.S. 903.035

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Providing False Information in Bail Application– It is a crime in Florida for someone to intentionally provide false or misleading material information in a bail application. The same is true if you deliberately omit material information in connection with an application for bail or modification of bail. The degree of this crime varies depending on what your underlying charge is.

For example, suppose you are charged with a second-degree felony and lie on your bail application. In that case, you will face a second charge of providing false information, which will be a third-degree felony.

Like all third-degree felonies, it is punishable by up to 5 years in state prison, a $5000 fine, or both. Similarly, if you face a first-degree misdemeanor charge and lie on an application for modification of your bail, you could be charged with a second-degree misdemeanor.