10.20 [CARE] [CUSTODY] [POSSESSION] [CONTROL] OF [A FIREARM] [AMMUNITION] WHILE A FINAL INJUNCTION FOR [DOMESTIC VIOLENCE] [STALKING] [CYBERSTALKING] IS IN EFFECT

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Instruction
10.20
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 (crime charged), the State must prove the following three elements beyond a reasonable doubt:

1. A judge issued a final injunction for protection against [domestic violence] [stalking] [cyberstalking] against (defendant).

2. The final injunction had been served upon (defendant) or (defendant) had acknowledged receipt.

3. While the final injunction was in force and effect, (defendant) had [ammunition] [a firearm] in [his] [her] care, custody, possession, or control.

Lesser-included offenses

As the instruction lists them, word for word.

[CARE] [CUSTODY] [POSSESSION] [CONTROL] OF [A FIREARM] [AMMUNITION] WHILE A FINAL INJUNCTION FOR [DOMESTIC VIOLENCE] [STALKING] [CYBERSTALKING] IS IN EFFECT — 790.233(1)

CATEGORY ONECATEGORY TWOFLA. STAT.INS. NO.
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Attempt777.04(1)5.1

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Domestic Violence Defense in Miami · 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.

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