12.13 OPERATION OF A DRONE OVER A CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE FACILITY
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- Instruction
- 12.13
- Statute
- § 330.41(4)(a), 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 Operation of A Drone Over A Critical Infrastructure Facility, the State must prove the following two elements beyond a reasonable doubt:
Give 1a, 1b, or 1c or a combination as applicable.
1. (Defendant) [knowingly] [or] [willfully]:
a. operated a drone over a (insert relevant critical infrastructure facility).
b. allowed a drone to make contact [with a (insert relevant critical infrastructure] [or] [with any person or object on the premises of a (insert relevant critical infrastructure facility)].
c. allowed a drone to come within a distance of a (insert relevant critical infrastructure facility) that was close enough to interfere with the operations of or cause a disturbance to the (insert relevant critical infrastructure facility).
2. At the time, (defendant) knew that the (insert relevant critical infrastructure facility) was a (insert relevant critical infrastructure facility).
[“Willfully” means intentionally and purposely.]
Lesser-included offenses
As the instruction lists them, word for word.
OPERATION OF A DRONE OVER A CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE FACILITY— 330.41(4)(a)
| CATEGORY ONE | CATEGORY TWO | FLA. STAT. | INS. NO. |
|---|---|---|---|
| None | |||
| Attempt | 777.04 | 5.1 |
Related practice page
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.