8.29 CYBERINTIMIDATION BY PUBLICATION
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
- 8.29
- Statute
- § 836.115, 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 Cyberintimidation by Publication, the State must prove the following two elements beyond a reasonable doubt:
1. (Defendant) electronically published (victim’s) personal identification information.
2. (Defendant) did so with the intent to [or with the intent that a third party will use the information to] [incite violence or commit a crime against (victim)] [or] [threaten or harass (victim), placing (victim) in reasonable fear of bodily harm].
Lesser-included offenses
As the instruction lists them, word for word.
CYBERINTIMIDATION BY PUBLICATION — 836.115
| CATEGORY ONE | CATEGORY TWO | FLA. STAT. | INS. NO. |
|---|---|---|---|
| None | |||
| Attempt | 777.04(1) | 5.1 |
Related practice page
Cyberintimidation and Harassment with Personal Information 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.