Florida Statute 198.38 | Lawyer Caselaw & Research

The 2024 Florida Statutes

Title XIV
TAXATION AND FINANCE

Chapter 198
ESTATE TAXES

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F.S. 198.38

198.38 False return; penalty.—Any person who willfully aids or assists in, or procures, counsels, or advises, the preparation or presentation under, or in connection with any matter arising under, this chapter of a false or fraudulent return, affidavit, claim, or document shall (whether or not such falsity or fraud is with the knowledge or consent of the person authorized or required to present such return, affidavit, claim or document) be guilty of a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.

History.—s. 27, ch. 16015, 1933; CGL 1936 Supp. 7473(3-a); s. 98, ch. 71-136.

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Arrestable Offenses / Crimes under Fla. Stat. 198.38

Level: Degree
Misdemeanor/Felony: First/Second/Third

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Annotations, Discussions, Cases:

Cases Citing Statute 198.38

Total Results: 2

Platt v. Russek

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida | Date Filed: 2004-04-14

Citation: 921 So. 2d 5, 2004 Fla. App. LEXIS 5011, 2004 WL 784730

Snippet: judgment against Mr. Platt in the amount of $148,198.38. Mr. Platt filed a motion to stay execution of

State v. Seaboard Air Line Railway

Court: Supreme Court of Florida | Date Filed: 1908-06-15

Citation: 56 Fla. 670

Snippet: Muller v. Ocala F. & M. Works, 49 Fla. 189, text 198, 38 South. Rep. 64, text 67; Milligan v. Keyser, 52