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Florida Criminal Offense

Unlawful Use of Two-Way Communications Device

Using a two-way communications device to facilitate or further the commission of a felony.

FelonyThird Degree

Florida Statute

§ 934.215

Unlawful use of a two-way communications device

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Verified against the 2026 Florida Statutes: September 14, 2026

Quick Summary

Identify the device, its use, and the specific felony it facilitated or furthered.

Classification Matrix

Use this as a quick classification reference. Specific facts, statutory circumstances, and charging allegations may affect the applicable result.

Facilitating or Furthering a Felony

F.S. § 934.215

FelonyThird Degree

Use of a two-way communications device to facilitate or further a felony.

Elements of the Offense

Elements marked AND are cumulative. Elements marked OR identify statutory alternatives; one applicable alternative must be established when that theory is charged. Conditional elements apply only to the identified statutory track.

  1. Element 1
    AND — Required

    All required

    The defendant used a two-way communications device.

    Plain language: Identify the device and its use.

  2. Element 2
    AND — Required

    All required

    The use facilitated or furthered the commission of a felony.

    Plain language: Identify and prove the connected felony.

Jury Instructions

Instruction 29.26

Unlawful Use of a Two-Way Communications Device

Florida Standard Jury Instruction for F.S. § 934.215.

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Verified against the official instruction source: September 14, 2026

Additional Notes

Identify the Predicate Felony

The device offense depends on use that facilitated or furthered a felony. State the connected felony and how the communication advanced it.