10.11 FURNISHING [FIREARM] [WEAPON] TO MINOR [OR] [FURNISHING DANGEROUS WEAPON TO PERSON OF UNSOUND MIND]
Official jury instruction text reproduced for information. It is not legal advice; the instruction given in a case depends on the facts and the court.
- Instruction
- 10.11
- Statute
- § 790.17, Fla. Stat.
- Edition
- Florida Standard Jury Instructions in Criminal Cases, complete set published by The Florida Bar, updated October 9, 2026
- Official source
- The Florida Bar: criminal jury instructions
Elements
Quoted word for word from the official text. Florida Standard Jury Instructions in Criminal Cases, complete set published by The Florida Bar, updated October 9, 2026.
To prove the crime of (name of crime), the State must prove the following two elements beyond a reasonable doubt:
Give as applicable.
1. a. (Defendant) [sold] [hired] [bartered] [lent] [transferred] [gave] (name of minor) a [weapon] [dirk] [electric weapon or device] without the permission of the [parent] [guardian] of (name of minor).
b. (Defendant) [sold] [hired] [bartered] [lent] [transferred] [gave] [an electric weapon or device] [a dangerous weapon] to (name of person of unsound mind).
c. (Defendant) knowingly or willfully transferred a firearm to (name of minor) without the permission of the [parent] [guardian] of (name of minor).
d. (Defendant) knowingly or willfully sold a firearm to (name of minor).
Give as applicable.
2. a. (Minor alleged) was at the time under 18 years of age.
b. (Person of unsound mind) was at the time a person of unsound mind.
Lesser-included offenses
As the instruction lists them, word for word.
FURNISHING [FIREARM] [WEAPON] TO MINOR UNDER 18 YEARS OF AGE, ETC. — 790.17
| CATEGORY ONE | CATEGORY TWO | FLA. STAT. | INS. NO. |
|---|---|---|---|
| None | |||
| Attempt | 777.04(1) | 5.1 |
Related practice page
Gun and Weapons Charges Defense in Miami
Official source: The Florida Bar: criminal jury instructions
Official jury instruction text reproduced for information. It is not legal advice; the instruction given in a case depends on the facts and the court.