32.11 ABANDONMENT OF AN ANIMAL
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
- 32.11
- Statute
- § 828.13(3), 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 Abandonment of an Animal, the State must prove the following two elements beyond a reasonable doubt:
1. (Defendant) [was the owner or possessor] [or] [had charge of or custody of] an animal, to wit: (insert animal in charging document).
Give 2a or 2b or both as applicable.
2. (Defendant) abandoned that animal
a. to suffer injury or malnutrition.
b. in a street, road, or public place without providing for the care, sustenance, protection, and shelter of the animal.
Lesser-included offenses
As the instruction lists them, word for word.
ABANDONMENT OF AN ANIMAL — 828.13(3)
| CATEGORY ONE | CATEGORY TWO | FLA. STAT. | INS. NO. |
|---|---|---|---|
| None | |||
| Animal Cruelty | 828.12(1) | 30.1 | |
| Confinement or Abandonment of an Animal | 828.13(2) | 30.6 | |
| Attempt | 777.04(1) | 5.1 |
Related practice page
Animal Cruelty and Neglect Defense 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.