8.9 CULPABLE NEGLIGENCE
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
- 8.9
- Statute
- § 784.05, 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 Culpable Negligence, the State must prove the following two elements beyond a reasonable doubt:
1. (Defendant)
Give 1a or 1b as applicable.
a. exposed (victim) to personal injury.
a. inflicted actual personal injury on (victim).
2. [He] [She] did so through culpable negligence.
Lesser-included offenses
As the instruction lists them, word for word.
CULPABLE NEGLIGENCE — 784.05(2)
| CATEGORY | CATEGORY TWO | FLA. STAT. | . NO. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Culpable negligence | 784.05(1) | 8.9 | |
| None |
Related practice page
Culpable Negligence 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.