17.1 FORGERY
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
- 17.1
- Statute
- § 831.01, 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 Forgery, the State must prove the following two elements beyond a reasonable doubt:
1. (Defendant) falsely [made] [altered] [forged] [counterfeited] a (document named in charge).
2. (Defendant) intended to injure or defraud some person or firm.
Lesser-included offenses
As the instruction lists them, word for word.
FORGERY — 831.01
| CATEGORY ONE | CATEGORY TWO | FLA. STAT. | INS. NO. |
|---|---|---|---|
| None | |||
| Attempt | 777.04(1) | 5.1 |
Related practice page
Forgery and Uttering a Forged Instrument 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.