10.3 PERSONS ENGAGED IN CRIMINAL OFFENSE HAVING [WEAPON] [ELECTRIC WEAPON OR DEVICE] [CONCEALED WEAPON] [FIREARM] [CONCEALED FIREARM]
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
- 10.3
- 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 two elements beyond a reasonable doubt:
Give 1a or 1b or both as applicable.
1. (Defendant)
a. [displayed] [used] [threatened to use] [attempted to use]
[a weapon].
[a firearm].
[an electric weapon or device].
b. carried a [weapon] [firearm], that was concealed from the ordinary sight of another person.
2. [He] [She] did so while [committing or attempting to commit a[n] (felony alleged)] [under indictment].
Lesser-included offenses
As the instruction lists them, word for word.
PERSONS ENGAGED IN CRIMINAL OFFENSE, HAVING [WEAPON] [ELECTRIC WEAPON OR DEVICE] [CONCEALED WEAPON] [FIREARM] [CONCEALED FIREARM] — 790.07
| CATEGORY ONE | CATEGORY TWO | FLA. STAT. | INS. NO. |
|---|---|---|---|
| None | |||
| Attempt (may be applicable when concealed weapon is charged) | 777.04(1) | 5.1 | |
| Carrying concealed firearm | 790.01 | 10.1 | |
| Carrying concealed weapon | 790.01 | 10.1 | |
| Improper exhibition of dangerous weapon | 790.10 | 10.5 |
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.