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Florida Criminal Jury Instructions, grouped and source-linked.
A source-linked index of the Florida Standard Jury Instructions in criminal cases, grouped by chapter — each entry showing the instruction number and verbatim published title, and linking to the official Florida Bar text. Find the standard instruction for the charge by chapter, then open the official link. The full verbatim instruction, its elements, and its lesser-included table are assembled in the Jury Instruction Brief.
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Florida criminal jury instructions, by chapter.
The 348 Florida Standard Jury Instructions in criminal cases, across 19 published chapters, from homicide and assault through theft, drugs, weapons, and the sex-offense chapter, grouped by chapter. Each entry links to the official Florida Bar published instruction document. The instruction number and title shown are the instruction's own published heading, reproduced verbatim.
This index lists the instruction number, title, and the official Florida Bar source for each criminal standard jury instruction — a navigation aid, not legal advice. The full verbatim instruction text, the element breakdowns, the lesser-included tables, and the amendment history are in the Jury Instruction Brief. Always open the official link for the current, controlling instruction.
348 instructions
Chapter 5 — Inchoate Crimes
↑ TopChapter 7 — Homicide
↑ Top- 7.2 MURDER FIRST DEGREE
- 7.3 FELONY MURDER — FIRST DEGREE
- 7.3(a) UNLAWFUL DISTRIBUTION OF (NAME(S) OF ENUMERATED CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE(S)) by a person 18 years of age or older causing death
- 7.3(b) UNLAWFUL DISTRIBUTION OF (NAME(S) OF ENUMERATED CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE(S)) BY A PERSON LESS THAN 18 YEARS OF AGE causing death
- 7.4 MURDER — SECOND DEGREE
- 7.5 FELONY MURDER — SECOND DEGREE
- 7.6 FELONY MURDER — THIRD DEGREE
- 7.7 MANSLAUGHTER
- 7.7(a) AGGRAVATED MANSLAUGHTER
- 7.7(b) UNNECESSARY KILLING TO PREVENT AN UNLAWFUL ACT
- 7.7(c) ASSISTED SELF-MURDER
- 7.8 DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE MANSLAUGHTER
- 7.8(a) BOATING UNDER THE INFLUENCE MANSLAUGHTER
- 7.9 [VEHICULAR] [VESSEL] HOMICIDE
- 7.13 MURDER RECLASSIFIED (BY VICTIMS EMPLOYMENT AS LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER, CORRECTIONAL OFFICER, ETC.)
Chapter 8 — Assault and Battery
↑ Top- 8.1 ASSAULT
- 8.2 AGGRAVATED ASSAULT
- 8.3 BATTERY
- 8.4 AGGRAVATED BATTERY
- 8.4(a) AGGRAVATED BATTERY (PREGNANT VICTIM)
- 8.5 FELONY BATTERY
- 8.5(a) DOMESTIC BATTERY BY STRANGULATION
- 8.5(b) BATTERY BY STRANGULATION
- 8.6 STALKING
- 8.7(a) AGGRAVATED STALKING
- 8.7(b) AGGRAVATED STALKING (INJUNCTION ENTERED)
- 8.7(c) AGGRAVATED STALKING (VICTIM UNDER 16 YEARS OF AGE)
- 8.7(d) AGGRAVATED STALKING
- 8.8 [ASSAULT] [AGGRAVATED ASSAULT] [BATTERY] [AGGRAVATED BATTERY] ON A CODE INSPECTOR
- 8.9 CULPABLE NEGLIGENCE
- 8.10 ASSAULT ON A[N] [LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER] [INSERT VICTIM’S JOB]
- 8.11 BATTERY ON a[n] [LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER] [insert victim’s job]
- 8.12 AGGRAVATED ASSAULT ON a[n] [LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER] [insert victim’s job]
- 8.13 AGGRAVATED BATTERY ON a[n] [LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER] [insert victim’s job]
- 8.14 AGGRAVATED BATTERY ON PERSON 65 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER
- 8.15 AGGRAVATED ASSAULT ON PERSON 65 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER
- 8.16 BATTERY ON PERSON 65 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER
- 8.17 ASSAULT ON PERSON 65 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER
- 8.18 VIOLATION OF AN INJUNCTION FOR PROTECTION AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
- 8.19 VIOLATION OF AN INJUNCTION FOR PROTECTION AGAINST [REPEAT] [SEXUAL] [DATING] VIOLENCE
- 8.20 BATTERY ON FACILITY EMPLOYEE (THROWING, TOSSING, OR EXPELLING CERTAIN FLUIDS OR MATERIALS)
- 8.21 [ASSAULT] [AGGRAVATED ASSAULT] [BATTERY] [AGGRAVATED BATTERY] BY A DETAINEE UPON [ANOTHER DETAINEE] [A VISITOR]
- 8.24 VIOLATION OF AN INJUNCTION FOR PROTECTION AGAINST [STALKING] [CYBERSTALKING]
- 8.33 BATTERY BY [throwing] [tossing] [projecting] [expelling] [Blood] [Seminal Fluid] [Urine] [or] [Feces] on a child
Chapter 9 — Kidnapping & False Imprisonment
↑ Top- 9.1 KIDNAPPING
- 9.2 FALSE IMPRISONMENT
- 9.3(a) INTERFERENCE WITH CUSTODY FROM A PARENT, GUARDIAN, OR CUSTODIAN
- 9.3(b) INTERFERENCE WITH CUSTODY IN THE ABSENCE OF A COURT ORDER
- 9.4 CAPITAL HUMAN TRAFFICKING OF VULNERABLE PERSONS FOR SEXUAL EXPLOITATION
- 9.5 HUMAN TRAFFICKING BY A [PARENT] [LEGAL GUARDIAN] [PERSON WITH CUSTODY OR CONTROL] OF A MINOR
- 9.6 Human smuggling
- 9.7 [ATTEMPTED] LURING OR ENTICING A CHILD
- 9.8 HUMAN TRAFFICKING
Chapter 10 — Weapons Offenses
↑ Top- 10.1 CARRYING A CONCEALED [FIREARM] [WEAPON] [ELECTRIC WEAPON OR DEVICE]
- 10.2 [OPEN CARRYING OF A HANDGUN] [OR][CARRYING A CONCEALED WEAPON OR FIREARM] IN A PROHIBITED PLACE
- 10.3 PERSONS ENGAGED IN CRIMINAL OFFENSE HAVING [WEAPON] [ELECTRIC WEAPON OR DEVICE] [CONCEALED WEAPON] [FIREARM] [CONCEALED FIREARM]
- 10.5 IMPROPER EXHIBITION OF A [WEAPON] [FIREARM]
- 10.6 DISCHARGING A FIREARM [IN PUBLIC] [ON RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY]
- 10.6(b) DRIVER OR OWNER OF A VEHICLE KNOWINGLY DIRECTING ANOTHER TO DISCHARGE A FIREARM FROM THE VEHICLE
- 10.7(a) POSSESSING, THROWING, MAKING, PLACING, PROJECTING, OR DISCHARGING A DESTRUCTIVE DEVICE
- 10.7(b) POSSESSING, THROWING, MAKING, PLACING, PROJECTING, OR DISCHARGING A DESTRUCTIVE DEVICE [WITH INTENT TO DO [BODILY HARM] [PROPERTY DAMAGE]] [RESULTING IN DISRUPTION OF [GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS] [COMMERCE] [THE PRIVATE AFFAIRS OF ANOTHER PERSON]]
- 10.7(c) POSSESSING, THROWING, MAKING, PLACING, PROJECTING, OR DISCHARGING A DESTRUCTIVE DEVICE RESULTING IN [BODILY HARM TO ANOTHER PERSON] [PROPERTY DAMAGE]
- 10.7(d) POSSESSING, THROWING, MAKING, PLACING, PROJECTING, OR DISCHARGING A DESTRUCTIVE DEVICE RESULTING IN DEATH
- 10.8 THREAT TO THROW, PLACE, PROJECT, OR DISCHARGE ANY DESTRUCTIVE DEVICE
- 10.9 FALSE REPORT CONCERNING THE [PLACING OR PLANTING OF A BOMB, DYNAMITE, OTHER DEADLY EXPLOSIVE, OR A WEAPON OF MASS DESTRUCTION] [USE OF FIREARMS IN A VIOLENT MANNER AGAINST A PERSON]
- 10.10 FALSE REPORT CONCERNING [THE PLACING OR PLANTING OF A BOMB, DYNAMITE, OTHER DEADLY EXPLOSIVE, OR A WEAPON OF MASS DESTRUCTION] [AN ACT OF ARSON OR OTHER VIOLENCE] TO PROPERTY OWNED BY THE STATE [OR ANY POLITICAL SUBDIVISION]
- 10.11 FURNISHING [FIREARM] [WEAPON] TO MINOR [OR] [FURNISHING DANGEROUS WEAPON TO PERSON OF UNSOUND MIND]
- 10.12 DEALER SELLING ARMS TO MINORS
- 10.13 SHOOTING OR THROWING A [MISSILE] [STONE] [HARD SUBSTANCE] [AT] [WITHIN] [INTO] [IN] A[N] [BUILDING] [VEHICLE] [VESSEL] [AIRCRAFT]
- 10.14 POSSESSION OF A [SHORT-BARRELED RIFLE] [SHORT-BARRELED SHOTGUN] [MACHINE GUN]
- 10.15 CONVICTED FELON CARRYING A CONCEALED WEAPON OR CONVICTED FELON POSSESSING [A FIREARM] [AMMUNITION] [AN ELECTRIC WEAPON OR DEVICE]
- 10.15(a) [POSSESSION OF [A FIREARM] [AN ELECTRIC WEAPON OR DEVICE] [AMMUNITION]] [OR] [CARRYING A CONCEALED WEAPON] BY A PERSON UNDER THE AGE OF 24 WHO HAS BEEN FOUND DELINQUENT OF AN OFFENSE THAT WOULD BE A FELONY IF COMMITTED BY AN ADULT
- 10.15(b) [POSSESSION OF [A FIREARM] [AMMUNITION] [AN ELECTRIC WEAPON OR DEVICE]] [OR] [CARRYING A CONCEALED WEAPON] BY A PERSON WHO MET THE CRITERIA IN § 775.084(1)(d) AND § 790.235(2) FLA. STATS.
- 10.16 USING A FIREARM WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE
- 10.18 [ALTERING OR REMOVING FIREARM SERIAL NUMBER WITH INTENT TO DISGUISE TRUE IDENTITY] [POSSESSION OR SALE OR DELIVERY OF FIREARM WITH SERIAL NUMBER ALTERED OR REMOVED]
- 10.19 USE OF A SELF-DEFENSE WEAPON
- 10.20 [CARE] [CUSTODY] [POSSESSION] [CONTROL] OF [A FIREARM] [AMMUNITION] WHILE A FINAL INJUNCTION FOR [DOMESTIC VIOLENCE] [STALKING] [CYBERSTALKING] IS IN EFFECT
- 10.21 IMPROPER EXHIBITION OF A [WEAPON] [FIREARM] [AT A SCHOOL-SPONSORED EVENT] [ON SCHOOL PROPERTY] [ON A SCHOOL BUS] [AT A SCHOOL BUS STOP] [WITHIN 1,000 FEET OF A SCHOOL]
- 10.22 [POSSESSION] [OPERATION] OF AN ARMED UNMANNED AIRCRAFT [SYSTEM]
Chapter 11 — Sex Offenses
↑ Top- 11.1 SEXUAL BATTERY — VICTIM LESS THAN 12 YEARS OF AGE
- 11.2 SEXUAL BATTERY — VICTIM 12 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER — GREAT FORCE OR DEADLY WEAPON
- 11.3 SEXUAL BATTERY — UNDER SPECIFIED CIRCUMSTANCES
- 11.4 SEXUAL BATTERY
- 11.5 SOLICITATION OF A CHILD TO ENGAGE IN AN ACT THAT CONSTITUTES SEXUAL BATTERY BY A PERSON IN FAMILIAL OR CUSTODIAL AUTHORITY**
- 11.6 ENGAGING IN AN ACT THAT CONSTITUTES SEXUAL BATTERY UPON OR WITH A CHILD 12 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER BUT YOUNGER THAN 18 YEARS OF AGE BY PERSON IN FAMILIAL OR CUSTODIAL AUTHORITY
- 11.6(a) ENGAGING IN AN ACT THAT [CONSTITUTED SEXUAL BATTERY] [INJURED THE SEXUAL ORGAN OF ANOTHER IN AN ATTEMPT TO COMMIT SEXUAL BATTERY] BY A PERSON IN FAMILIAL OR CUSTODIAL AUTHORITY UPON A PERSON LESS THAN 12 YEARS OF AGE
- 11.7 UNLAWFUL SEXUAL ACTIVITY WITH CERTAIN MINORS
- 11.7(a) INDECENT, LEWD, OR LASCIVIOUS TOUCHING OF CERTAIN MINORS
- 11.7(b) WRITTEN SOLICITATION OF CERTAIN MINORS TO COMMIT A LEWD OR LASCIVIOUS ACT
- 11.8 COMMITTING UNNATURAL AND LASCIVIOUS ACT
- 11.9 UNLAWFUL EXPOSURE OF SEXUAL ORGANS
- 11.10 LEWD, LASCIVIOUS, INDECENT ASSAULT OR ACT UPON OR IN THE PRESENCE OF CHILD; SEXUAL BATTERY
- 11.10(a) LEWD OR LASCIVIOUS BATTERY (ENGAGING IN SEXUAL ACTIVITY)
- 11.10(b) LEWD OR LASCIVIOUS BATTERY (ENCOURAGING, FORCING OR ENTICING)
- 11.10(c) LEWD OR LASCIVIOUS MOLESTATION
- 11.10(d) LEWD OR LASCIVIOUS CONDUCT
- 11.10(e) LEWD OR LASCIVIOUS EXHIBITION
- 11.10(f) LEWD OR LASCIVIOUS EXHIBITION OVER COMPUTER SERVICE
- 11.10(g) LEWD OR LASCIVIOUS EXHIBITION BY A DETAINEE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN EMPLOYEE OF A FACILITY
- 11.11 LEWD OR LASCIVIOUS [BATTERY] [MOLESTATION] [EXHIBITION] COMMITTED UPON OR IN THE PRESENCE OF AN ELDERLY PERSON OR DISABLED PERSON
- 11.12 INCEST
- 11.13 VOYEURISM
- 11.13(a) digital VOYEURISM
- 11.13(b) DIGITAL VOYEURISM
- 11.13(c) DIGITAL VOYEURISM DISSEMINATION
- 11.13(d) DIgital VOYEURISM DISSEMINATION
- 11.13(e) COMMERCIAL DIGITAL VOYEURISM
- 11.13(f) COMMERCIAL DIGITAL VOYEURISM
- 11.13(g) COMMERCIAL digital VOYEURISM
- 11.13(h) COMMERCIAL DIGITAL VOYEURISM
- 11.14 FAILURE BY A SEXUAL OFFENDER TO COMPLY WITH REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS
- 11.14(a) FAILURE BY A SEXUAL OFFENDER TO COMPLY WITH REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS
- 11.14(b) FAILURE BY A SEXUAL OFFENDER TO COMPLY WITH REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS
- 11.14(c) FAILURE BY A SEXUAL OFFENDER TO COMPLY WITH REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS.
- 11.14(d) FAILURE BY A SEXUAL OFFENDER TO COMPLY WITH REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS (Failure to Report Change of Name or Address Within the State or Jurisdiction)
- 11.14(e) FAILURE BY A SEXUAL OFFENDER TO COMPLY WITH REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS
- 11.14(f) FAILURE BY A SEXUAL OFFENDER TO COMPLY WITH REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS
- 11.14(g) FAILURE BY A SEXUAL OFFENDER TO COMPLY WITH REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS
- 11.14(h) SEXUAL OFFENDER DEFINITIONS
- 11.14(i) FAILURE BY A SEXUAL OFFENDER TO COMPLY WITH REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS
- 11.14(j) FAILURE BY A SEXUAL OFFENDER TO COMPLY WITH REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS
- 11.15 FAILURE TO REGISTER AS A SEXUAL PREDATOR
- 11.15(a) FAILURE TO REGISTER AS A SEXUAL PREDATOR
- 11.15(b) FAILURE BY A SEXUAL PREDATOR TO COMPLY WITH REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS
- 11.15(c) FAILURE BY A SEXUAL PREDATOR TO COMPLY WITH REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS
- 11.15(d) FAILURE BY A SEXUAL PREDATOR TO COMPLY WITH REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS
- 11.15(e) FAILURE BY A SEXUAL PREDATOR TO COMPLY WITH REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS
- 11.15(f) FAILURE BY A SEXUAL PREDATOR TO COMPLY WITH REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS
- 11.15(g) FAILURE BY A SEXUAL PREDATOR TO COMPLY WITH REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS
- 11.15(h) FAILURE BY A SEXUAL PREDATOR TO COMPLY WITH REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS
- 11.15(i) FAILURE BY A SEXUAL PREDATOR TO COMPLY WITH REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS
- 11.15(j) FAILURE BY A SEXUAL PREDATOR TO COMPLY WITH REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS
- 11.15(k) FAILURE BY A SEXUAL PREDATOR TO COMPLY WITH REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS
- 11.15(l) SEXUAL PREDATOR DEFINITIONS
- 11.15(m) FAILURE BY A SEXUAL PREDATOR TO COMPLY WITH REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS
- 11.15(n) FAILURE BY A SEXUAL PREDATOR TO COMPLY WITH REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS
- 11.16 DANGEROUS SEXUAL FELONY OFFENDER
- 11.16(a) DANGEROUS SEXUAL FELONY OFFENDER
- 11.17 UNLAWFUL RESIDENCY BY A SEX OFFENDER
- 11.17(a) SOLICITING A [CHILD] [PERSON BELIEVED BY THE DEFENDANT TO BE A CHILD] FOR UNLAWFUL SEXUAL CONDUCT USING COMPUTER SERVICES OR DEVICES
- 11.17(b) SOLICITING A PARENT, LEGAL GUARDIAN, OR CUSTODIAN OF A CHILD FOR UNLAWFUL SEXUAL CONDUCT USING COMPUTER SERVICES OR DEVICES
- 11.17(c) TRAVELING TO MEET A MINOR
- 11.17(d) TRAVELING TO MEET A MINOR FACILITATED BY PARENT, LEGAL GUARDIAN, OR CUSTODIAN
- 11.18 SEXUAL MISCONDUCT BY A PSYCHOTHERAPIST
- 11.19 SEXUAL MISCONDUCT BETWEEN DETENTION FACILITY EMPLOYEES AND INMATES
- 11.20 TRANSMISSION OF CHILD PORNOGRAPHY BY ELECTRONIC DEVICE OR EQUIPMENT
- 11.21 TRANSMISSION OF MATERIAL HARMFUL TO MINORS BY ELECTRONIC DEVICE OR EQUIPMENT
- 11.22 GIVING OBSCENE MATERIAL TO A MINOR
- 11.23 [PROMOTION] [POSSESSION WITH INTENT TO PROMOTE] AN ALTERED SEXUAL DEPICTION
- 11.23(a) SoliciTation OF AN ALTERED SEXUAL DEPICTION
- 11.23(b) GENERATION OF AN ALTERED SEXUAL DEPICTION
- 11.24 THEFT OF A SEXUALLY EXPLICIT IMAGE WITH INTENT TO PROMOTE
- 11.25 UNAUTHORIZED POSSESSION OF A SEXUALLY EXPLICIT IMAGE WITH THE INTENT TO PROMOTE
- 11.26 UNAUTHORIZED PROMOTION OF A SEXUALLY EXPLICIT IMAGE
- 11.27 SEXUAL MISCONDUCT BY A[n] [insert appropriate position of the defendant] UPON AN [INMATE] [OFFENDER]
- 11.28 SEXUAL MISCONDUCT ON A PATIENT BY AN EMPLOYEE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
- 11.29 FAILURE OF AN EMPLOYEE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES TO COMPLY WITH SEXUAL MISCONDUCT REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
- 11.30 HARMFUL COMMUNICATION TO A MINOR
- 11.31 LEWD OR LASCIVIOUS IMAGES
- 11.32 POSSESSION OF A LEWD OR LASCIVIOUS IMAGE WITH INTENT TO PROMOTE
Chapter 12 — Arson & Criminal Mischief
↑ Top- 12.1 ARSON — FIRST DEGREE
- 12.2 ARSON SECOND DEGREE
- 12.3 ARSON FIRE BOMB
- 12.4 CRIMINAL MISCHIEF
- 12.4(a) CRIMINAL MISCHIEF [MEMORIAL] [HISTORIC PROPERTY]
- 12.4(b) [DESTROYING OR DEMOLISHING] [OR] [PULLING DOWN] [A MEMORIAL] [HISTORIC PROPERTY]
- 12.4(c) CRIMINAL MISCHIEF – [DISPLAYING] [OR] [PROJECTING] an IMAGE ONTO A BUILDING, STRUCTURE, OR OTHER PROPERTY WITHOUT WRITTEN CONSENT [with a credible threat]
- 12.4(d) CRIMINAL MISCHIEF
- 12.5 BURNING TO DEFRAUD INSURER
- 12.9 ARSON RESULTING IN INJURY
- 12.14 VENDING MACHINE TAMPERING OR DAMAGING
Chapter 13 — Burglary and Trespass
↑ Top- 13.1 BURGLARY
- 13.2 POSSESSION OF A BURGLARY TOOL
- 13.3 TRESPASS—IN STRUCTURE OR CONVEYANCE
- 13.4 TRESPASS—ON PROPERTY OTHER THAN A STRUCTURE OR CONVEYANCE
- 13.5 TRESPASS ON SCHOOL PROPERTY WITH A [FIREARM] [WEAPON]
- 13.5(a) TRESPASS ON SCHOOL GROUNDS OR FACILITIES
- 13.5(b) TRESPASS ON SCHOOL GROUNDS OR FACILITIES AFTER WARNING
- 13.5(c) TRESPASS ON THE CAMPUS OF A [STATE UNIVERSITY] [FLORIDA COLLEGE SYSTEM INSTITUTION] FOR THE PURPOSE OF THREATENING OR INTIMIDATING ANOTHER
- 13.6 TRESPASS ON DESIGNATED PROPERTY
- 13.7 RESIDENTIAL PICKETING OR PROTESTING
- 13.8 TRESPASS ON CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE
- 13.21 IMPAIRING OR IMPEDING TELEPHONE OR POWER TO A DWELLING TO FACILITATE OR FURTHER A BURGLARY
Chapter 14 — Theft
↑ Top- 14.1 THEFT
- 14.2 DEALING IN STOLEN PROPERTY (FENCING)
- 14.3 DEALING IN STOLEN PROPERTY (ORGANIZING)
- 14.4 RETAIL THEFT
- 14.5 THEFT OF COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES
- 14.6 Unauthorized Possession of A Communications Device
- 14.7 FALSE VERIFICATION OF OWNERSHIP OR FALSE IDENTIFICATION TO A PAWNBROKER
- 14.8 UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF A STOLEN [CREDIT] [DEBIT] CARD
- 14.9 VENDING MACHINE THEFT
- 14.10 FAILURE TO RETURN [HIRED] [LEASED] PROPERTY
- 14.11 [POSSESSION OF] [USE OF] [OR] [ATTEMPT TO USE] AN ANTISHOPLIFTING OR INVENTORY CONTROL DEVICE COUNTERMEASURE
Chapter 15 — Robbery
↑ TopChapter 16 — Child Abuse
↑ Top- 16.1 AGGRAVATED CHILD ABUSE
- 16.2 FAILURE TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT
- 16.3 CHILD ABUSE
- 16.4 CONTRIBUTING TO CHILD [DELINQUENCY] [DEPENDENCY] [IN NEED OF SERVICES]
- 16.4(a) CONTRIBUTING TO CHILD DEPENDENCY, PERSON 21 OR OLDER IMPREGNATING CHILD UNDER 16
- 16.5 NEGLECT OF A CHILD BY A CAREGIVER CAUSING [GREAT BODILY HARM] [PERMANENT DISABILITY] [PERMANENT DISFIGUREMENT]
- 16.6 NEGLECT OF A CHILD BY A CAREGIVER
- 16.7 USE OF A CHILD IN A SEXUAL PERFORMANCE
- 16.8 USE OF A CHILD IN A SEXUAL PERFORMANCE WITH CONSENT OF PARENT, LEGAL GUARDIAN, OR CUSTODIAN
- 16.9 PROMOTING A SEXUAL PERFORMANCE BY A CHILD
- 16.10 POSSESSION OF CHILD PORNOGRAPHY WITH INTENT TO PROMOTE
- 16.11 [POSSESSION] [CONTROL] [INTENTIONAL VIEWING] [solicitation] OF CHILD PORNOGRAPHY
- 16.12 LEAVING A CHILD UNATTENDED OR UNSUPERVISED IN A MOTOR VEHICLE
- 16.13 FAILURE TO REPORT CHILD [ABUSE] [ABANDONMENT] [OR] [NEGLECT]
- 16.14 [POSSESSION] [CONTROL] [INTENTIONAL VIEWING] OF GENERATED CHILD PORNOGRAPHY
Chapter 17 — Forgery & Worthless Checks
↑ TopChapter 18 — Perjury
↑ TopChapter 20 — Fraud
↑ Top- 20.3 WELFARE FRAUD FAILURE TO DISCLOSE A MATERIAL FACT
- 20.4 WELFARE FRAUD AIDING OR ABETTING
- 20.5 WELFARE FRAUD CHANGE IN CIRCUMSTANCES
- 20.6 WELFARE FRAUD [FOOD ASSISTANCE IDENTIFICATION CARD] [AUTHORIZATION] [CERTIFICATE OF ELIGIBILITY FOR MEDICAL SERVICES] [MEDICAID IDENTIFICATION CARD]
- 20.6(a) WELFARE FRAUD [SELLING] [ATTEMPTING TO SELL] AN EBT CARD
- 20.7 WELFARE FRAUD ADMINISTRATOR MISAPPROPRIATING
- 20.8 WELFARE FRAUD ADMINISTRATOR FAILURE TO DISCLOSE
- 20.9 WELFARE FRAUD RECEIVING UNAUTHORIZED PAYMENTS
- 20.10 WELFARE FRAUD FILING WITHOUT CREDITING
- 20.11 WELFARE FRAUD BILLING IN EXCESS
- 20.12 WELFARE FRAUD FILING FOR SERVICES NOT RENDERED
- 20.13 [FRAUDULENT USE OF] [OR] [POSSESSION WITH INTENT TO FRAUDULENTLY USE] PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION
- 20.14 HARASSMENT BY USE OF PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION
- 20.15 FRAUDULENT USE OF PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION OF A [MINOR] [PERSON SIXTY YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER]
- 20.16 FRAUDULENT USE OF PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION OF A [MINOR] [PERSON 60 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER] BY A PARENT, LEGAL GUARDIAN, OR PERSON WHO EXERCISED CUSTODIAL AUTHORITY
- 20.17 [FRAUDULENT USE OF] [OR] [POSSESSION WITH INTENT TO FRAUDULENTLY USE] PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION CONCERNING A [DECEASED INDIVIDUAL] [DISSOLVED BUSINESS ENTITY]
- 20.18 [FRAUDULENT CREATION OF] [FRAUDULENT USE OF] [POSSESSION WITH INTENT TO FRAUDULENTLY USE] COUNTERFEIT PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION
- 20.18(a) UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF THE PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION OF ANOTHER PERSON
- 20.19 ORGANIZED FRAUD
- 20.19(a) COMMUNICATIONS FRaud
- 20.20 MORTGAGE FRAUD
- 20.21 FRAUDULENT USE OF PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION OF A [DISABLED ADULT] [PUBLIC SERVANT] [VETERAN] [FIRST RESPONDER] [STATE EMPLOYEE] [FEDERAL EMPLOYEE]
- 20.22 UNLAWFUL FILING OF FALSE [DOCUMENTS] [RECORDS] AGAINST [REAL] [PERSONAL] PROPERTY
- 20.23 INSURANCE FRAUD
- 20.24 INSURANCE FRAUD
- 20.25 INSURANCE FRAUD
- 20.26 FRAUDULENT [SALE] [LEASE] OF REAL PROPERTY
- 20.27 PRESENTING A FALSE DOCUMENT TO DETAIN OR REMAIN UPON REAL PROPERTY
- 20.28 [FAILURE TO SECURE] [FRAUDULENT ACTS PERTAINING TO] WORKER’S COMPENSATION INSURANCE
- 20.29 FRAUDULENT ACTS PERTAINING TO WORKER’S COMPENSATION INSURANCE
- 20.30 FRAUDULENT USE OF A GIFT CARD
Chapter 21 — Obstruction of Justice
↑ Top- 21.1 RESISTING OFFICER WITH VIOLENCE
- 21.1(a) RESISTING A POLICE [CANINE] [HORSE] WITH VIOLENCE
- 21.2 RESISTING AN OFFICER WITHOUT VIOLENCE
- 21.3 OBSTRUCTION BY DISGUISED PERSON
- 21.4 FALSE REPORT OF COMMISSION OF A CRIME
- 21.5 GIVING FALSE INFORMATION CONCERNING THE COMMISSION OF A CRIME
- 21.6 GIVING FALSE INFORMATION CONCERNING THE COMMISSION OF A CAPITAL FELONY
- 21.7 GIVING FALSE NAME OR IDENTIFICATION TO LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER ADVERSELY AFFECTING ANOTHER
- 21.8 TAMPERING WITH OR FABRICATING PHYSICAL EVIDENCE
- 21.9 [ATTEMPTED] RETALIATING AGAINST A [WITNESS] [VICTIM] [INFORMANT]
- 21.10 TAMPERING WITH A [WITNESS] [VICTIM] [INFORMANT]
- 21.11 HARASSING A [WITNESS] [VICTIM] [INFORMANT]
- 21.12 CORRUPTION BY [HARM] [THREAT OF HARM] AGAINST A PUBLIC SERVANT
- 21.13 DEPRIVING AN OFFICER OF MEANS OF [PROTECTION] [COMMUNICATION]
- 21.14 FALSE INFORMATION TO LAW ENFORCEMENT INVESTIGATING A MISSING PERSON 16 YEARS OF AGE OR YOUNGER WHO SUFFERS [GREAT BODILY HARM] [PERMANENT DISABILITY] [PERMANENT DISFIGUREMENT] [DEATH]
- 21.15 FALSE INFORMATION TO LAW ENFORCEMENT
- 21.16 FALSELY PERSONATING AN OFFICER
- 21.17 COMPOUNDING A FELONY
- 21.18 ACCESSORY AFTER THE FACT
- 21.19(a) [CAUSING [GREAT BODILY HARM] [PERMANENT DISABILITY] [DEATH] TO] [OR] [USING A DEADLY WEAPON UPON] A [POLICE] [FIRE] [SEARCH AND RESCUE] [CANINE] [HORSE]
- 21.19(b) MALICIOUSLY [TOUCHING] [STRIKING] [CAUSING BODILY HARM] TO A [POLICE] [FIRE] [SEARCH AND RESCUE] [CANINE] [HORSE]
- 21.19(c) MALICIOUSLY [HARASSING] [TEASING] [INTERFERING WITH] [ATTEMPTING TO INTERFERE WITH] A [POLICE] [FIRE] [SEARCH AND RESCUE] [CANINE] [HORSE] WHILE IN PERFORMANCE OF ITS DUTIES
- 21.20 TAMPERING WITH AN ELECTRONIC MONITORING DEVICE
- 21.21 FAILURE TO REPORT KNOWN OR SUSPECTED UNLAWFUL ABUSE OR SEXUAL MISCONDUCT BY A STATE CORRECTIONS DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEE UPON AN [INMATE] [OFFENDER]
- 21.22 MISUSE OF 911 SERVICES
- 21.23 INTERFERING WITH A [LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER] [CORRECTIONAL PROBATION OFFICER] [FIREFIGHTER] [EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE PROVIDER] AFTER WARNING
- 21.24 TAMPERING WITH A court official
- 21.25 HARASSING A COURT OFFICIAL
- 21.26 RETALIATING AGAINST A COURT OFFICIAL
Chapter 23 — Prostitution, Lewdness & Assignation
↑ Top- 23.1 MAINTAINING A PLACE OF PROSTITUTION, LEWDNESS, OR ASSIGNATION
- 23.2 SOLICITING FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROSTITUTION OR A LEWD OR INDECENT ACT
- 23.3 RECEIVING FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROSTITUTION, LEWDNESS, OR ASSIGNATION
- 23.4 TRANSPORTING FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROSTITUTION, LEWDNESS, OR ASSIGNATION
- 23.5 OFFERING TO COMMIT, COMMITTING, OR ENGAGING IN PROSTITUTION, LEWDNESS, OR ASSIGNATION
- 23.6 SOLICITING FOR PROSTITUTION, LEWDNESS, OR ASSIGNATION
- 23.7 ENTERING FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROSTITUTION, LEWDNESS, OR ASSIGNATION
Chapter 25 — Drug Abuse
↑ Top- 25.1 SALE OF A SUBSTANCE IN PLACE OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE
- 25.2 SALE, PURCHASE, MANUFACTURE, DELIVERY, OR POSSESSION WITH INTENT TO SELL, PURCHASE, MANUFACTURE, OR DELIVER A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE
- 25.3 SALE, PURCHASE, DELIVERY, OR POSSESSION IN EXCESS OF TEN GRAMS OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE
- 25.4 DELIVERY OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE TO OR USE OF MINOR
- 25.5 BRINGING A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE INTO THE STATE
- 25.6 SELL, MANUFACTURE, DELIVER, OR POSSESSION WITH INTENT TO SELL, MANUFACTURE OR DELIVER A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE IN SPECIFIED LOCATIONS
- 25.7 POSSESSION OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE
- 25.7(a) TRAFFICKING IN (NAME OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE)
- 25.8 OBTAINING A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE BY FRAUD, ETC.
- 25.9 SALE, MANUFACTURE, DELIVERY, OR POSSESSION WITH INTENT TO SELL, MANUFACTURE, OR DELIVER [fentanyl] [INSERT RELEVaNT SUBSTANCE]
- 25.13(f) [OWNERSHIP] [LEASE] [RENTAL] OF A PLACE FOR [[TRAFFICKING IN] [SALE OF] A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE] [MANUFACTURING A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE INTENDED FOR SALE OR DISTRIBUTION]
- 25.13(g) POSSESSION OF A PLACE FOR [[TRAFFICKING IN] [SALE OF] A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE] [MANUFACTURING A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE INTENDED FOR SALE OR DISTRIBUTION]
- 25.13(h) POSSESSION OF A PLACE USED TO MANUFACTURE A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE INTENDED FOR SALE OR DISTRIBUTION (MINOR PRESENT OR IN RESIDENCE)
- 25.14 USE OR POSSESSION WITH INTENT TO USE DRUG PARAPHERNALIA
- 25.15 DELIVERY, POSSESSION WITH INTENT TO DELIVER, OR MANUFACTURE WITH INTENT TO DELIVER DRUG PARAPHERNALIA
- 25.15(a) RETAIL SALE OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA
- 25.16 DELIVERY OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA TO A MINOR
- 25.17 CONTRABAND IN COUNTY DETENTION FACILITY
- 25.18 CONTRABAND IN A JUVENILE [DETENTION FACILITY] [COMMITMENT PROGRAM]
- 25.19 UNLAWFUL SALE, MANUFACTURE, ALTERATION, DELIVERY, UTTERING OR POSSESSION OF COUNTERFEIT-RESISTANT PRESCRIPTION BLANKS FOR CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES
- 25.20 POSSESSION OF CONTRABAND [IN] [UPON THE GROUNDS OF] A STATE CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION
- 25.21 [INTRODUCTION] [REMOVAL] OF CONTRABAND [INTO] [FROM] A STATE CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION
- 25.22 UNLAWFUL DISTRIBUTION OF (NAME(S) OF ENUMERATED CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE(S)) CAUSING an overdose OR [serious bodily injury]
- 25.23 reckless exposure CAUSING an overdose OR serious bodily injury
Chapter 27 — Escape
↑ TopChapter 28 — Transportation Offenses
↑ Top- 28.1 DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE
- 28.1(a) DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE CAUSING [OR CONTRIBUTING TO CAUSING] PROPERTY DAMAGE OR INJURY
- 28.2 [FELONY] DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE
- 28.3 DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE CAUSING [OR CONTRIBUTING TO CAUSING] SERIOUS BODILY INJURY
- 28.4 LEAVING THE SCENE OF A CRASH INVOLVing [DEATH] [SERIOUS BODILY INJURY] [INJURY]
- 28.4(a) LEAVING THE SCENE OF A CRASH INVOLVING ONLY DAMAGE TO AN ATTENDED VEHICLE OR ATTENDED PROPERTY
- 28.4(b) LEAVING THE SCENE OF A CRASH INVOLVING DAMAGE TO AN UNATTENDED VEHICLE OR UNATTENDED PROPERTY
- 28.5 RECKLESS DRIVING
- 28.5(a) [RACING ON A HIGHWAY] [STREET TAKEOVERS] [STUNT DRIVING]
- 28.5(b) DANGEROUS EXCESSIVE SPEEDING
- 28.6 FLEEING TO ELUDE A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER
- 28.7 FLEEING TO ELUDE A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER (Siren and Lights Activated)
- 28.8 FLEEING TO ELUDE A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER (Siren and Lights Activated with High Speed or Reckless Driving)
- 28.8(a) FLEEING TO ELUDE A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER (Siren and Lights Activated with High Speed or Reckless Driving Causing Serious Bodily Injury or Death)
- 28.8(b) AGGRAVATED FLEEING OR ELUDING
- 28.8(c) AGGRAVATED FLEEING OR ELUDING
- 28.8(d) AGGRAVATED FLEEING OR ELUDING
- 28.8(e) AGGRAVATED FLEEING OR ELUDING
- 28.9 NO VALID DRIVER LICENSE
- 28.9(a) NO VALID COMMERCIAL DRIVER LICENSE
- 28.10 RESTRICTED LICENSE
- 28.11 DRIVING [WHILE [LICENSE] [DRIVING PRIVILEGE] SUSPENDED, REVOKED OR CANCELED] [OR] [UNDER SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION EQUIVALENT STATUS] WITH KNOWLEDGE
- 28.11(a) DRIVING WHILE DESIGNATED AS A HABITUAL TRAFFIC OFFENDER
- 28.11(b) DRIVING A COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLE WHILE [[DRIVER LICENSE] [DRIVING PRIVILEGE] [CANCELED] [SUSPENDED] [REVOKED] [DISQUALIFIED]] [UNDER SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION EQUIVALENT STATUS]
- 28.12 OPERATING A MOTOR VEHICLE CARELESSLY OR NEGLIGENTLY CAUSING [SERIOUS BODILY INJURY] [DEATH] [WITHOUT HAVING A DRIVER LICENSE] [WHILE DRIVER LICENSE CANCELED, SUSPENDED, OR REVOKED FOR SPECIFIED REASON]
- 28.13 REFUSAL TO SUBMIT TO TESTING – DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE
- 28.13(a) REFUSAL TO SUBMIT TO TESTING – BOATING UNDER THE INFLUENCE
- 28.14 BOATING UNDER THE INFLUENCE
- 28.15 BOATING UNDER THE INFLUENCE CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE OR INJURY
- 28.16 FELONY BOATING UNDER THE INFLUENCE
- 28.17 BOATING UNDER THE INFLUENCE CAUSING SERIOUS BODILY INJURY
- 28.19 RECKLESS [OPERATION OF A VESSEL] [MANIPULATION]
- 28.24 GIVING required INFORMATION CONCERNING A vessel involved in an accident that was false or believed to be false
Source: The Florida Bar, Standard Jury Instructions in Criminal Cases (floridabar.org), the official publisher of the Florida criminal standard jury instructions. Current instructions only.
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Florida criminal jury instructions, common questions.
- What are the Florida Standard Jury Instructions in criminal cases?
- They are the pattern jury instructions for Florida criminal trials, published by The Florida Bar and authorized for publication and use by the Florida Supreme Court. This reference indexes them by chapter — homicide (Chapter 7), assault and battery (Chapter 8), kidnapping (Chapter 9), weapons (Chapter 10), sex offenses (Chapter 11), arson and criminal mischief (Chapter 12), burglary and trespass (Chapter 13), theft (Chapter 14), robbery (Chapter 15), child abuse (Chapter 16), forgery (Chapter 17), perjury (Chapter 18), fraud (Chapter 20), obstruction of justice (Chapter 21), prostitution (Chapter 23), drug abuse (Chapter 25), escape (Chapter 27), transportation offenses (Chapter 28), and the inchoate crimes (Chapter 5) — each linked to the official Florida Bar instruction.
- Where do these Florida criminal jury instructions come from?
- Each entry links to the instruction document published by The Florida Bar at floridabar.org, the official publisher of the Florida Standard Jury Instructions in criminal cases. The instruction number and title shown are the instruction's own published heading, reproduced verbatim.
- Does this page show the full instruction text?
- No. This free reference lists the instruction number, title, and the official source link for navigation. The full verbatim instruction text, the element breakdowns, the lesser-included offense tables, the bracketed charge-conference decision points, and the amendment history are assembled in the Jury Instruction Brief.
- Is this legal advice?
- No. It is a navigation aid for locating the standard jury instructions; the official instruction controls and nothing here is legal advice.