32.7 OWNING AN UNCLASSIFIED DOG THAT CAUSED [SEVERE INJURY] [DEATH] WITH OWNER’S KNOWLEDGE AND RECKLESS DISREGARD OF DANGER
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
- 32.7
- Statute
- § 767.136, 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 an Unclassified Dog That Caused [Severe Injury] [Death] with Owner’s Knowledge and Reckless Disregard of Danger, the State must prove the following six elements beyond a reasonable doubt:
1. (Defendant) owned a dog.
2. The dog had not been previously declared to be a “dangerous dog” by an animal control authority.
3. (Defendant) knew that the dog had dangerous propensities.
4. The dog attacked a human being, to wit: (victim).
5. The attack caused [severe injury to] [the death of] (victim in element #4).
6. (Defendant) had recklessly disregarded the dog’s dangerous propensities under the circumstances.
Lesser-included offenses
As the instruction lists them, word for word.
OWNING AN UNCLASSIFIED DOG THAT CAUSED [SEVERE INJURY] [DEATH] WITH OWNER’S KNOWLEDGE AND RECKLESS DISREGARD OF DANGER — 767.136
| 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.