8.5 FELONY BATTERY
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
- 8.5
- Statute
- § 784.041(1), 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 Felony Battery, the State must prove the following two elements beyond a reasonable doubt:
1. (Defendant) actually and intentionally touched or struck (victim) against [his] [her] will; and
2. (Defendant) caused (victim) great bodily harm, permanent disability, or permanent disfigurement.
Lesser-included offenses
As the instruction lists them, word for word.
FELONY BATTERY — 784.041(1)
| CATEGORY ONE | CATEGORY TWO | FLA. STAT. | INS. NO. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery | 784.03 | 8.3 | |
| None |
Related practice page
Assault and Battery Defense in Miami · Domestic Violence Defense in Miami · Violent Crimes 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.