8.7(a) AGGRAVATED STALKING
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
- 8.7(a)
- Statute
- § 784.048(3), 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 Aggravated Stalking, the State must prove the following two elements beyond a reasonable doubt:
1. (Defendant) willfully, maliciously, and repeatedly [followed] [harassed] [or] [cyberstalked] (victim); and
2. (Defendant) made a credible threat to (victim).
Lesser-included offenses
As the instruction lists them, word for word.
AGGRAVATED STALKING — 784.048(3)
| CATEGORY ONE | CATEGORY TWO | FLA. STAT. | INS. NO. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stalking | 784.048(2) | 8.6 | |
| Attempt | 777.04(1) | 5.1 | |
| Assault | 784.011 | 8.1 | |
| Improper exhibition of dangerous weapon | 790.10 | 10.5 | |
| Harassment based on religious or ethnic heritage | 784.0493 | 8.32 |
Related practice page
Cyber Crimes Defense in Miami · Stalking and Cyberstalking 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.