32.9 RESTRAIN AND ABANDON A DOG DURING A NATURAL DISASTER
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
- 32.9
- Statute
- § 828.13(4), 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 Restrain and Abandon a Dog During a Natural Disaster, the State must prove the following two elements beyond a reasonable doubt:
1. (Defendant) restrained a dog outside during a natural disaster.
2. Thereafter, (defendant) abandoned that dog.
Lesser-included offenses
As the instruction lists them, word for word.
RESTRAIN AND ABANDON A DOG DURING A NATURAL DISASTER — 828.13(4)
| CATEGORY ONE | CATEGORY TWO | FLA. STAT. | INS. NO. |
|---|---|---|---|
| None | |||
| Aggravated Animal Cruelty | 828.12(2) | 30.1 | |
| Animal Cruelty | 828.12(1) | 30.2 | |
| Confinement or Abandonment of an Animal | 828.13(2) | 30.6 | |
| Abandonment of an Animal | 828.13(3) | 30.7 | |
| Attempt | 777.04(1) | 5.1 |
Related practice page
Criminal defense in Miami. State or federal.
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.