32.5 OWNING A DANGEROUS DOG THAT ATTACKED OR BIT A [PERSON] [DOMESTIC 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
- 32.5
- Statute
- § 767.13(1), 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 Owning a Dangerous Dog that Attacked or Bit a [Person] [Domestic Animal], the State must prove the following three elements beyond a reasonable doubt:
1. (Defendant) owned a dog.
2. An animal control authority had declared that dog to be a “dangerous dog.”
3. That dog, without provocation, attacked or bit [a person, to wit: (name of victim)] [a domestic animal].
Lesser-included offenses
As the instruction lists them, word for word.
OWNING A DANGEROUS DOG THAT ATTACKED OR BIT A [PERSON] [DOMESTIC ANIMAL] — 767.13(1)
| CATEGORY ONE | CATEGORY TWO | FLA. STAT. | INS. NO. |
|---|---|---|---|
| None | |||
| Culpable negligence inflicting actual injury | 784.05(2) | 8.9 | |
| Culpable negligence exposing another to injury | 784.05(1) | 8.9 |
Related practice page
Dangerous Dog 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.