14.9 VENDING MACHINE THEFT
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
- 14.9
- Statute
- § 877.08(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 Vending Machine Theft, the State must prove the following three elements beyond a reasonable doubt:
1. (Defendant) [molested] [opened] [broke] [injured] [damaged] [inserted any part of [his] [her] body] [any instrument] into a [coin-operated vending machine] [parking meter].
2. [He] [She] intended to commit theft.
3. The coin-operated vending machine or parking meter was the property of (name of owner).
Lesser-included offenses
As the instruction lists them, word for word.
VENDING MACHINE THEFT — 877.08(3)
| CATEGORY ONE | CATEGORY TWO | FLA. STAT. | INS. NO. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petit theft — second degree | 812.014(3)(a) | 14.1 | |
| Criminal Mischief | 806.13(1)(b)1. | 12.4 |
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.