25.5 BRINGING A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE INTO THE STATE
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
- 25.5
- Statute
- § 893.13(5), 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 Bringing a Controlled Substance Into the State, the State must prove the following three elements beyond a reasonable doubt:
1. (Defendant) brought a substance into Florida.
2. The substance was (specific substance alleged).
3. (Defendant) had knowledge of the presence of the substance.
Lesser-included offenses
As the instruction lists them, word for word.
BRINGING A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE INTO THE STATE — 893.13(5)
| CATEGORY ONE | CATEGORY TWO | FLA. STAT. | INS. NO. |
|---|---|---|---|
| *None | |||
| Attempt | 777.04(1) | 5.1 |
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.