10.19 USE OF A SELF-DEFENSE WEAPON
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
- 10.19
- Statute
- § 790.054, 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 Using a Self-Defense Weapon against a law enforcement officer, the State must prove the following four elements beyond a reasonable doubt:
1. (Defendant) intentionally used a [self-defense chemical spray] [nonlethal stun gun] [nonlethal electric weapon] [dart firing stun gun] against (victim).
2. (Victim) was at the time a law enforcement officer.
3. (Defendant) knew (victim) was a law enforcement officer.
4. At the time of the incident, (victim) was engaged in the lawful performance of [his] [her] duties.
Lesser-included offenses
As the instruction lists them, word for word.
USE OF A SELF-DEFENSE WEAPON — § 790.054
| CATEGORY ONE | CATEGORY TWO | FLA. STAT. | INS. NO. |
|---|---|---|---|
| None | |||
| Battery | 784.03(1)(a) | 8.3 |
Related practice page
Criminal defense in Miami. State or federal.
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.