6.6 ATTEMPTED MANSLAUGHTER BY ACT
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
- 6.6
- Statute
- §§ 782.07 and 777.04, 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 Attempted Manslaughter by Act, the State must prove the following two elements beyond a reasonable doubt:
1. (Defendant) intentionally committed an overt act that could have resulted in the death of (victim) but did not result in (victim’s) death.
2. The overt act went beyond mere preparation.
Lesser-included offenses
As the instruction lists them, word for word.
ATTEMPTED MANSLAUGHTER BY ACT—782.07 and 777.04
| CATEGORY ONE | CATEGORY TWO | FLA. STAT. | INS. NO. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attempted aggravated battery (intentionally cause great bodily harm) | 784.045(1)(a)1 and 777.04 | 8.4 and 5.1 | |
| Attempted battery (intentionally cause bodily harm) | 784.03(1)(a)2 and 777.04 | 8.3 and 5.1 | |
| Felony battery | 784.041 | 8.5 | |
| Battery | 784.03 | 8.3 | |
| Assault | 784.011 | 8.1 |
Related practice page
Attempted Murder and Attempted Felony Murder 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.