25.7 POSSESSION OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE
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
- 25.7
- Statute
- § 893.13(6), 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 Possession of a Controlled Substance, the State must prove the following [two] [three] elements beyond a reasonable doubt:
1. (Defendant) possessed a substance.
2. The substance was (specific substance).
§ 893.13(6)(b), Fla. Stat. Give if applicable.
The jury must make a finding as to weight if the defendant is charged with possessing more than 20 grams of cannabis.
3. The cannabis weighed more than 20 grams.
Lesser-included offenses
As the instruction lists them, word for word.
POSSESSION OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE — 893.13(6)
| CATEGORY ONE | CATEGORY TWO | FLA. STAT. | INS. NO. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Possession of Less than 20 Grams of Cannabis if the felony level of cannabis is charged | 893.13(6)(b) | 25.7 | |
| Attempt | 777.04(1) | 5.1 |
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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.