12.10 IMPROPERLY TAMPERING WITH CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE
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
- 12.10
- Statute
- § 812.141(2), 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 Improperly Tampering with Critical Infrastructure, the State must prove the following three elements beyond a reasonable doubt:
1. (Defendant) improperly tampered with critical infrastructure.
2. [He] [She] did so knowingly and intentionally.
3. [He] [She] caused [$200 or more of damage to such critical infrastructure] [the interruption or impairment of the function of such critical infrastructure that cost $200 or more in labor and supplies to restore].
Lesser-included offenses
As the instruction lists them, word for word.
IMPROPERLY INTERFERING WITH CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE — 812.141(2)
| CATEGORY ONE | CATEGORY TWO | FLA. STAT. | INS. NO. |
|---|---|---|---|
| None | |||
| Criminal Mischief | 806.13 | 12.4 |
Related practice page
Critical Infrastructure Crimes 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.