30.4 [DISORDERLY CONDUCT] [BREACH OF THE PEACE]
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
- 30.4
- Statute
- § 877.03, 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 [Disorderly Conduct] [Breach of the Peace], the State must prove the following element beyond a reasonable doubt:
(Defendant)
Give a–d as applicable.
a. committed an act or acts that [was] [were] of a nature that corrupted the public morals; [or]
b. outraged the sense of public decency; [or].
c. affected the peace and quiet of persons who witnessed the act or acts; [or]
d. engaged in [brawling or fighting].
Lesser-included offenses
As the instruction lists them, word for word.
[DISORDERLY CONDUCT] [BREACH OF THE PEACE] — § 877.03
| CATEGORY ONE | CATEGORY TWO | FLA. STAT. | INS. NO. |
|---|---|---|---|
| None | |||
| Attempt | 777.04(1) | 5.1 |
Related practice page
Disorderly Conduct (Breach of the Peace) 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.