9.4 CAPITAL HUMAN TRAFFICKING OF VULNERABLE PERSONS FOR SEXUAL EXPLOITATION
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
- 9.4
- Statute
- § 787.06(5), 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 Capital Human Trafficking of Vulnerable Persons for Sexual Exploitation, the State must prove the following three elements beyond a reasonable doubt:
1. (Defendant) knowingly [initiated] [organized] [planned] [financed] [directed] [managed] [or] [supervised] a venture that subjected (victim) to human trafficking for sexual exploitation.
2. At the time, (victim) was [under 12 years of age] [mentally defective] [or] [mentally incapacitated].
3. At the time, (defendant) was 18 years of age or older.
Lesser-included offenses
As the instruction lists them, word for word.
CAPITAL HUMAN TRAFFICKING OF VULNERABLE PERSONS FOR SEXUAL EXPLOITATION — 787.06(5)
| CATEGORY ONE | CATEGORY TWO | FLA. STAT. | INS. NO. |
|---|---|---|---|
| None | |||
| Human Trafficking | 787.06(3) | 9.5 |
Related practice page
Human Trafficking 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.