28.9(a) NO VALID COMMERCIAL DRIVER LICENSE
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
- 28.9(a)
- Statute
- § 322.53, 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 No Valid Commercial Driver License, the State must prove the following two elements beyond a reasonable doubt:
1. (Defendant) drove a commercial motor vehicle in this state.
2. At the time, the defendant did not have a valid commercial driver license issued by the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles of the State of Florida.
Lesser-included offenses
As the instruction lists them, word for word.
NO VALID COMMERCIAL DRIVER’S LICENSE — 322. 53
| CATEGORY ONE | CATEGORY TWO | FLA. STAT. | INS. NO. |
|---|---|---|---|
| None | |||
| No Valid Driver License | 322.03 | 28.9 | |
| Attempt | 777.04(1) | 5.1 |
Related practice page
Driving Without a Valid Driver's License 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.