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Introduction

1.1 Introduction [Reserved]
1.2 Jury Selection [Reserved]
1.3 Challenges to Jurors [Reserved]
1.4 Statement of the Charge [Reserved]
1.5 Questioning in Capital Cases [Reserved]
1.6 Note Taking By Jurors
3.1 Introduction to Final Instructions
3.2 Statement of Charge
3.3 Penalties
3.3(a) Aggravation of a Felony by Carrying a Firearm
3.3(b) Aggravation of a Felony by Carrying a Weapon Other than a Firearm
3.3(c) Aggravation of a Felony by Committing an Aggravated Battery
3.3(d) Aggravation of a Felony by Possession of a Firearm or Destructive Device
3.3(e) Aggravation of a Felony by Wearing a Hood, Mask, or Other Device to Conceal Identity
3.3(f) Aggravation of a Crime By Selecting A Victim Based on Prejudice
3.4 When There are Lesser Included Crimes or Attempts
3.5 Parties
3.5(a) Principals
3.5(b) Principals — When Active Participant Hired by Defendant
3.5(c) Accessory After the Fact
3.6 Defenses
3.6(a) Insanity
3.6(b) Insanity — Hallucinations
3.6(c) Insanity — Psychotropic Medication
3.6(d) Voluntary Intoxication
3.6(e) Involuntary Intoxication [Reserved]
3.6(f) Justifiable Use of Deadly Force
3.6(g) Justifiable Use of Nondeadly Force
3.6(h) Justifiable Use of Force by Law Enforcement Officer
3.6(i) Alibi
3.6(j) Entrapment
3.6(k) Duress or Necessity
3.6(l) Independent Act
3.7 Plea of Not Guilty; Reasonable Doubt; and Burden of Proof
3.8 Evidence
3.8(a) Evidence of Other Crimes, Wrongs, or Acts "Williams Rule"
3.8(b) Conviction of Certain Crimes as Impeachment
3.8(c) Disregarding Evidence [Reserved]
3.8(d) Date of Crime
3.8(e) Venue
3.9 Weighing the Evidence
3.9(a) Expert Witnesses
3.9(b) Accomplice
3.9(c) Defendant Testifying
3.9(d) Defendant Not Testifying
3.9(e) Defendant's Statements
3.10 Rules for Deliberation
3.11 Cautionary Instruction
3.12 Verdict
3.12(a) Single Defendant, Multiple Counts or Informations
3.12(b) Single Count, Multiple Defendants
3.12(c) Multiple Counts or Informations, Multiple Defendants
3.13 Submitting Case to Jury
11.1 Sexual Battery — Victim Less Than 12 Years of Age § 794.011(2), Fla.Stat.
11.2 Sexual Battery — Victim 12 Years of Age or Older — Great Force § 794.011(3), Fla.Stat.
11.3 Sexual Battery — Victim 12 Years of Age or Older — Circumstances Specified § 794.011(4), Fla.Stat.
11.4 Sexual Battery — Person 12 Years of Age or Older § 794.011(5), Fla.Stat.
11.5 Solicitation of Child under 18 Years of Age to Engage in an Act That Constitutes Sexual Battery by Person in Familial or Custodial Authority § 794.011(8)(a), Fla.Stat.
11.6 Sexual Battery upon Child 12 Years of Age or Older But under 18 Years of Age by Person in Familial or Custodial Authority § 794.011(8)(b), Fla.Stat.
11.7 Unlawful Sexual Activity with Certain Minors § 794.05, Fla.Stat.
11.8 Committing Unnatural and Lascivious Act § 800.02, Fla.Stat.
11.9 Exposure of Sexual Organs (In a Vulgar or Indecent Manner) § 800.03, Fla.Stat.
11.10 Lewd, Lascivious, Indecent Assault or Act Upon or in the Presence of Child; Sexual Battery § 800.04, Fla.Stat.
11.10(a) Lewd or Lascivious Battery (Engaging in Sexual Activity) § 800.04(4)(a), Fla.Stat.
11.10(b) Lewd or Lascivious Battery (Encouraging, Forcing or Enticing) § 800.04(4)(b), Fla.Stat.
11.11 Lewd or Lascivious Offenses Committed Upon or in the Presence of an Elderly or Disabled Person § 798.02
11.12 Incest § 826.04, Fla.Stat.
11.13 Voyeurism § 810.14, Fla.Stat.
11.16 Dangerous Sexual Felony Offender § 794.0115, Fla.Stat.
11.16(a) Dangerous Sexual Felony Offender § 794.0115, Fla.Stat.
20.1 Fraudulent Practices Act [§§ 817.03–817.49 Reserved]
20.2 Fraud In Obtaining Drugs [§ 831.30 Reserved]
20.3 Welfare Fraud — Failure to Disclose a Material Fact § 414.39(1)(a), Fla.Stat.
20.4 Welfare Fraud — Aiding or Abetting § 414.39(1)(c), Fla.Stat.
20.5 Welfare Fraud — Change in Circumstances § 414.39(1)(b), Fla.Stat.
20.6 Welfare Fraud — Food Stamps, Medical Services § 414.39(2), Fla.Stat.
20.7 Welfare Fraud — Administrator Aiding § 414.39(3), Fla.Stat.
20.8 Welfare Fraud — Administrator Failure to Disclose § 414.39(3), Fla.Stat.
20.9 Welfare Fraud — Receiving Unauthorized Payments § 414.39(4), Fla.Stat.
20.10 Welfare Fraud — Filing without Crediting § 414.39(4), Fla.Stat.
20.11 Welfare Fraud — Billing in Excess § 414.39(4), Fla.Stat.
20.12 Welfare Fraud — Filing for Services Not Rendered § 414.39(4), Fla.Stat.
20.13 Fraudulent Use or Possession of Personal Identification Information § 817.568(2), Fla.Stat.
20.14 Harassment By Use of Personal Identification Information § 817.568(4), Fla.Stat.
20.15 Fraudulent Use of Personal Identification Information of a Minor § 817.568(6), Fla.Stat.
20.16 Fraudulent Use of Personal Identification Information of a Minor By Parent or Guardian § 817.568(7), Fla.Stat.
20.17 Fraudulent Use or Possession of Personal Identification Information Concerning A Deceased Individual § 817.568(8), Fla.Stat.
20.18 Fraudulent Creation, Use or Possession of Counterfeit Personal Identification Information § 817.568(9), Fla.Stat.
28.1 Driving While under the Influence § 316.193, Fla.Stat.
28.2 Felony DUI — Prior Convictions § 316.193(2)(b), Fla.Stat.
28.3 Felony DUI — Serious Bodily Injury § 316.193(3)(c)2, Fla.Stat.
28.4 Leaving the Scene of a Crash Involving Death or Injury § 316.027(1), Fla.Stat.
28.5 Reckless Driving § 316.192, Fla.Stat.
28.6 Fleeing to Elude a Law Enforcement Officer § 316.1935(1), Fla.Stat.
28.7 Fleeing to Elude a Law Enforcement Officer § 316.1935(2), Fla.Stat.
28.8 Fleeing to Elude a Law Enforcement Officer (Siren and lights activated with high speed or reckless driving) § 316.1935(3)(a), Fla.Stat.
28.81 Fleeing To Elude A Law Enforcement Officer (Siren and lights activated with high speed or reckless driving causing serious bodily injury or death) § 316.1935(3)(b), Fla.Stat.
28.82 Aggravated Fleeing or Eluding (Leaving a Crash Involving Injury or Death then Causing Serious Bodily Injury or Death) § 316.1935(4)(b) and § 316.027, Fla.Stat.
28.83 Aggravated Fleeing or Eluding (Leaving a Crash Involving Damage to a Vehicle or Property then Causing Serious Bodily Injury or Death) § 316.1935(4)(b) and § 316.061, Fla.Stat.
28.84 Aggravated Fleeing or Eluding (Leaving a Crash Involving Injury or Death then Causing Injury or Property Damage to Another) § 316.1935(4)(a) and § 316.027, Fla.Stat.
28.85 Aggravated Fleeing or Eluding (Leaving a Crash Involving Damage to a Vehicle or Property then Causing Injury or Property Damage to Another) § 316.1935(4)(a) and § 316.061, Fla.Stat.
28.9 No Valid Driver's License § 322.03, Fla.Stat.
28.9(a) No Valid Commercial Driver's License § 322.03, Fla.Stat.
28.10 Restricted License § 322.16, Fla.Stat.
28.11 Driving While License Suspended, Revoked or Canceled With Knowledge § 322.34(2), Fla.Stat.
28.11(a) Driving While License Revoked As A Habitual Traffic Offender § 322.34(5), Fla.Stat.
28.12 [Reserved]
28.13 Refusal To Submit To Testing § 316.1939, Fla.Stat.
29.1 Disorderly Intoxication § 856.011, Fla.Stat.
29.2 Possession of Alcohol by a Minor [§ 562.11 Reserved]
29.3 Sale of Alcohol to a Minor [§ 562.11 Reserved]
29.4 Sale of Alcohol Without a License [§ 562.11 Reserved]
29.5 Disorderly Conduct [§ 877.03 Reserved]
29.6 Affray [§ 870.01 Reserved]
29.7 Loitering or Prowling § 856.021, Fla.Stat.
29.8 Building a Bonfire [§ 823.02 Reserved]
29.9 Tattooing [§ 877.04 Reserved]
29.10 Abandoned and Derelict Vessels [§ 823.11 Reserved]
29.11 Vending Machine Theft § 877.08(3), Fla.Stat.
29.12 Vending Machine Tampering or Damaging § 877.08(2), Fla.Stat.
29.13 Animal Cruelty [Felony] § 828.12(2), Fla. Stat.
29.14 Taking Deer/Wild Turkey with Gun and Light § 372.99(1), Fla.Stat.
29.15 Disturbing A School, Religious or Lawful Assembly § 871.01(1), Fla.Stat.
29.16 Disturbing A Military Funeral § 871.01(2), Fla.Stat.

Supreme Court Orders
How to Use
Part 1 General Instructions

1 Instructions Before the Trial
2 Instructions During Trial
3 Final Charge to Jury
4 Supplemental Instructions

Part 2 Instructions on Crimes

5 Inchoate Crimes
6 Attempted Homicide
7 Homicide
8 Assault and Battery
9 Kidnapping
10 Weapons Offenses
11 Sex Offenses
12 Arson and Criminal Mischief
13 Burglary and Trespass
14 Theft and Dealing in Stolen
Property
15 Robbery
16 Child Abuse
17 Forgery and Worthless
Checks
18 Perjury
19 Bribery
20 Fraud
21 Obstruction of Justice
22 Gambling
23 Prostitution
24 Obscenity
25 Drug Abuse
26 Racketeering
27 Escape
28 Traffic Offenses
29 Miscellaneous Crimes

Part 3 Grand Jury Proceedings

30 Florida Grand Jury Handbook
31 Florida Grand Jury
Instructions

Part 4 Special Proceedings

32 Involuntary Civil Commitment
of Sexually Violent Predators
33 Schedule of Lesser Included
Offenses
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