10.12 DEALER SELLING ARMS TO MINORS
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
- 10.12
- Statute
- § 790.18, 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 a Dealer Selling Arms to a Minor, the State must prove the following three elements beyond a reasonable doubt:
1. (Defendant) was engaged in the business of dealing in arms as a source of revenue.
2. In the course of that business (defendant) sold to (minor alleged) the (weapon alleged).
3. (Minor alleged) was at the time under the age of 18 years.
Lesser-included offenses
As the instruction lists them, word for word.
SELLING ARMS TO MINORS BY DEALERS — 790.18
| CATEGORY ONE | CATEGORY TWO | FLA. STAT. | INS. NO. |
|---|---|---|---|
| None | |||
| Attempt | 777.04(1) | 5.1 |
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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.