31.2 UNQUALIFIED VOTING
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- Instruction
- 31.2
- Statute
- § 104.15, 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 Unqualified Voting, the State must prove the following three elements beyond a reasonable doubt:
1. (Defendant) willfully voted in an election] [(the specific election alleged)].
2. (Defendant) was not qualified to vote in the election because (describe the applicable reason for the disqualification).
3. At the time (defendant) voted in the election, [he] [she] knew that [he] [she] was not qualified to vote.
Lesser-included offenses
As the instruction lists them, word for word.
UNQUALIFIED VOTING — 104.15
| CATEGORY ONE | CATEGORY TWO | FLA. STAT. | INS. NO. |
|---|---|---|---|
| None | |||
| Noncitizen Voting | 104.155 | 29.30 | |
| Attempt | 777.04(1) | 5.1 |
Related practice page
Election and Voter Fraud Charges 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.