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]
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- Instruction
- 10.18
- 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] [three] elements beyond a reasonable doubt:
Give only if § 790.27(1)(a), Fla. Stat. is charged.
1. (Defendant) knowingly [altered] [removed] the [manufacturer’s]
[importer’s] serial number from a firearm.
2. (Defendant) did so with the intent to disguise the true identity of the firearm.
Give only if § 790.27(2)(a), Fla. Stat. is charged.
1. (Defendant) knowingly [sold] [delivered] [possessed] a firearm.
2. The [manufacturer’s] [importer’s] serial number had been unlawfully [altered] [removed].
3. (Defendant) knew the serial number had been [altered] [removed].
Lesser-included offenses
As the instruction lists them, word for word.
[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]—790.27
| CATEGORY ONE | CATEGORY TWO | FLA. STAT. | INS. NO. |
|---|---|---|---|
| None | |||
| Attempt | 777.04(1) | 5.1 |
Related practice page
Altered Serial Numbers & Ghost Guns 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.