8.27 VIOLATION OF AN INJUNCTION FOR PROTECTION AGAINST EXPLOITATION OF A [VULNERABLE ADULT] [PERSON 65 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER]
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- Instruction
- 8.27
- Statute
- § 825.1036(4), Fla. Stat.; § 817.5695(6), 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 Exploitation of a [Vulnerable Adult] [Person 65 Years of Age or Older], the State must prove the following two elements beyond a reasonable doubt:
1. A [temporary] [final] injunction for protection against exploitation of a [vulnerable adult] [person 65 years of age or older] was issued by a court against (defendant) for the benefit of (victim).
2. (Defendant) willfully violated the injunction by (alleged violation* of § 825.1036(4)(a)1.–7., Fla. Stat.).
Lesser-included offenses
As the instruction lists them, word for word.
VIOLATION OF AN INJUNCTION FOR PROTECTION AGAINST EXPLOITATION OF A [VULNERABLE ADULT] [person 65 years of age or older] — 825.1036
| CATEGORY ONE | CATEGORY TWO | FLA. STAT. | INS. NO. |
|---|---|---|---|
| None | |||
| Attempt | 777.04(1) | 5.1 |
Related practice page
Elder Financial Exploitation 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.