11.25 UNAUTHORIZED POSSESSION OF A SEXUALLY EXPLICIT IMAGE WITH THE INTENT TO PROMOTE
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- Instruction
- 11.25
- Statute
- § 836.14(3), 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 Unauthorized Possession of a Sexually Explicit Image with the Intent to Promote, the State must prove the following three elements beyond a reasonable doubt:
1. (Defendant) willfully possessed a sexually explicit image
2. At the time, (defendant) intended to promote the sexually explicit image for pecuniary or other financial gain.
3. At the time, (defendant) knew or should have known the sexually explicit image had been obtained by theft.
Lesser-included offenses
As the instruction lists them, word for word.
UNAUTHORIZED POSSESSION OF A SEXUALLY EXPLICIT IMAGE WITH THE INTENT TO PROMOTE — 836.14(3)
| CATEGORY ONE | CATEGORY TWO | FLA. STAT. | INS. NO. |
|---|---|---|---|
| None | |||
| Petit Theft | 812.014(3)(a) | 14.1 | |
| 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.