30.9 INTERFERENCE WITH A [SPORTING] [OR] [ENTERTAINMENT] EVENT
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- Instruction
- 30.9
- Statute
- § 871.05, 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 Interference with a [Sporting] [or] [Entertainment] Event, the State must prove the following [two] [three][four] elements beyond a reasonable doubt:
Give if § 871.05(2)(a), Fla. Stat. is charged.
1. (Defendant) [intentionally touched or struck (victim) against [his] [her] will] [or] [intentionally caused bodily harm to (victim)].
2. (Defendant) did so during a covered event.
3. At the time, (victim) was a covered participant.
Give if § 871.05(2)(b), Fla. Stat. is charged.
1. (Defendant) willfully [entered] [remained] in a restricted area.
2. (Defendant) did so without being authorized, licensed, or invited to [enter] [remain] in that restricted area.
3. (Defendant) did so during a covered event.
Give if § 871.05(2)(c), Fla. Stat. is charged.
1. (Defendant) willfully [entered] [remained] in a venue.
2. (Defendant) did so without being authorized, licensed, or invited to [enter] [remain] in that venue.
3. (Defendant) did so during a ticketed covered event wherein attendance exceeded 5,000 persons.
Give if § 871.05(3)(c), Fla. Stat. is charged.
1. (Defendant) solicited [another person] [(name of person solicited)], by offering money or any other thing of value to:
2. – 4. Insert the relevant appropriately worded three elements above.
Lesser-included offenses
As the instruction lists them, word for word.
interferENCE with a [sporting] [or] [entertainment] event — 871.05(2)
| CATEGORY ONE | CATEGORY TWO | FLA. STAT. | INS. NO. |
|---|---|---|---|
| None | |||
| Attempt | 777.04(1) | 5.1 |
Related practice page
Disturbing a School, Religious Service, Funeral, or Sporting Event 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.