8.18 VIOLATION OF AN INJUNCTION FOR PROTECTION AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
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
- 8.18
- Statute
- § 741.31(4)(a), 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 Violation of an Injunction for Protection Against Domestic Violence, the State must prove the following two elements beyond a reasonable doubt:
1. A temporary or final injunction for protection against domestic violence was issued by a court against (defendant) for the benefit of (victim).
2. (Defendant) willfully violated the injunction by (alleged violation* of section 741.31(4)(a)).
Further findings
Special findings, enhancements, inferences and exceptions the instruction gives when they apply, word for word.
If the allegation involves the defendant committing an act of domestic violence, define “domestic violence” from § 741.28(2), Fla. Stat.
Give if applicable if the jury finds the defendant guilty of Violation of Domestic Violence Injunction. § 741.31(4)(c), Fla. Stat.
Now that you have found the defendant guilty of Violation of Domestic Violence Injunction, you must further determine whether the State has proven beyond a reasonable doubt that the defendant was previously convicted two times or more of Violation of an Injunction against the same person.
Lesser-included offenses
As the instruction lists them, word for word.
VIOLATION OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE INJUNCTION – 741.31
| CATEGORY ONE | CATEGORY TWO | FLA. STAT. | INS. NO. |
|---|---|---|---|
| None | |||
| Attempt | 777.04(1) | 5.1 |
Related practice page
Domestic Violence 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.