Can I be charged with identity theft for using a deceased person's information?

Yes. Florida Statute § 817.568(8) specifically addresses the use of a deceased person's personal identification information. This is classified as a third-degree felony. If the offense involves multiple deceased victims or high dollar amounts, the charges can be elevated to second or first-degree felonies with mandatory prison time. Protecting your rights under the law requires an immediate defense strategy in these cases.