21.1(a) RESISTING A POLICE [CANINE] [HORSE] WITH VIOLENCE
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
- 21.1(a)
- Statute
- § 843.01(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 Resisting a Police [Canine] [Horse] with Violence, the State must prove the following three elements beyond a reasonable doubt:
1. (Defendant) knowingly and willfully [resisted] [obstructed] [opposed] a police [canine] [horse] by [offering to do violence] [or] [doing violence] to the animal.
2. At the time, the [canine] [horse] was [working at the direction of] [or] [in tandem with] [an officer] [a legally authorized person] who was engaged in the [lawful execution of a legal duty] [execution of legal process].
3. At the time, (Defendant) knew the animal was a police [canine] [horse].
Lesser-included offenses
As the instruction lists them, word for word.
RESISTING A POLICE [CANINE] [HORSE] WITH VIOLENCE — 843.01(2)
| CATEGORY ONE | CATEGORY TWO | FLA. STAT. | INS. NO. |
|---|---|---|---|
| None | |||
| Aggravated Animal Cruelty | 828.12(2) | 29.13 | |
| Animal Cruelty | 828.12(1) | 29.13(a) |
Related practice page
Charges for Harming or Interfering with a Police K-9 or Police Horse 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.