Supreme Court of Florida

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No. SC18-1113

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IN RE: STANDARD JURY INSTRUCTIONS IN CRIMINAL CASES—

REPORT 2018-04.

November 15, 2018

PER CURIAM.

The Supreme Court Committee on Standard Jury Instructions in Criminal 

Cases (Committee) has submitted proposed changes to the standard jury 

instructions and asks that the Court authorize the amended standard instructions for 

publication and use. We have jurisdiction. See art. V, § 2(a), Fla. Const.

The Committee proposes amending standard criminal jury instructions 11.7 

(Unlawful Sexual Activity with Certain Minors), 11.10 (Lewd, Lascivious, 

Indecent Assault or Act Upon or in the Presence of Child; Sexual Battery),

11.10(a) (Lewd or Lascivious Battery (Engaging in Sexual Activity)), 11.10(b) 

(Lewd or Lascivious Battery (Encouraging, Forcing or Enticing)), 11.10(c) (Lewd 

or Lascivious Molestation), 11.10(d) (Lewd or Lascivious Conduct), 11.10(e) 

(Lewd or Lascivious Exhibition Presence of Child), 11.10(f) (Lewd or Lascivious 
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Exhibition Over Computer Service), 11.10(g) (Lewd or Lascivious Exhibition by a 

Detainee in the Presence of an Employee of a Facility), 11.11 (Lewd or Lascivious 

Offenses Committed Upon or in the Presence of an Elderly Person or Disabled 

Person), 11.12 (Incest), 11.18 (Sexual Misconduct by a Psychotherapist), 11.21 

(Transmission of Material Harmful to Minors by Electronic Device or Equipment),

and 29.13(c) (Sexual Activity with an Animal). All of the proposals were 

published in The Florida Bar News. No comments were received by the 

Committee. 

We authorize for publication and use instructions 11.7, 11.10(b), 11.10(c), 

11.10(d), 11.10(e), 11.10(f), 11.10(g), 11.18, and 11.21 as proposed. Instruction 

11.10(a) is authorized for publication and use as set forth in Appendix A to the 

Committee’s report, rather than as described in the report. Instructions 11.10, 

11.11, 11.12, and 29.13(c) are authorized for publication and use as modified. The 

more significant amendments to the instructions are discussed below.

First, the following changes are common with regard to many of the 

instructions. 

Instructions 11.10, 11.10(a), 11.10(b), 11.10(c), and 11.10(d) as authorized 

reverse the order of the elements pertaining to the victim’s and/or the defendant’s 

ages and the defendant’s conduct, so that the defendant’s conduct is listed first in 

order. 
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The offense of Unnatural and Lascivious Act is added to the table of lesserincluded offenses as a Category Two lesser offense to instructions 11.7, 11.10(f), 

11.18, and 29.13, and a new comment based in part upon State v. Knighton, 235 

So. 3d 312 (Fla. 2018), modifies that lesser-included offense, as follows:

The courts do not require the State to allege the defendant’s act was 

“unnatural” or “against the laws of nature” in order for § 800.02, Fla. 

Stat., to be given as a lesser-included offense. If the sexual activity 

involved penile-vaginal sexual intercourse (or contact), § 800.02, Fla. 

Stat. should not be given as a lesser-included offense. However, if the 

sexual activity involved something other than penile-vaginal sexual 

intercourse (or contact), § 800.02, Fla. Stat. should be given as a 

lesser-included offense. See State v. Knighton, 235 So. 3d 312 (Fla. 

2018).[1]

Definitions for “bona fide” and “union” are added to the instructions as 

applicable, and the term “enhancement” is replaced by “reclassification” in 

instructions 11.7, 11.10(a), 11.10(b), 11.10(c), 11.10(d), 11.10(e), 11.11, and 

11.21, because section 775.0862, Florida Statutes (2018), is a reclassification 

statute.

Lastly, in instructions 11.10(e), 11.10(g), and 11.11, the statutory definitions 

for “sadomasochistic abuse” and “sexual bestiality” are changed from those in 

sections 847.001(13) and 847.001(15), Florida Statutes (2018), respectively, to 

 

1. As proposed, the comment to instruction 11.10 was separated into 

individual paragraphs and the paragraph citing Knighton did not include the 

referencing asterisk. We have modified the comment so that it is consistent with 

the other instructions herein at issue. 
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those in sections 827.071(e) and 827.071(g), Florida Statutes (2018), respectively, 

and the following new comment is added: “There are statutory definitions of 

‘sadomasochistic abuse’ and ‘sexual bestiality’ in § 847.001, Fla. Stat., that differ 

from the statutory definitions in § 827.071, Fla. Stat. As of June 2018, there is no 

case law that decides which definition applies for a violation of [§ 800.04(7)(a), § 

800.09, or § 825.1025, as applicable], Fla. Stat.”

Turning to the individual instructions, the following additional changes are 

made.

We clarify that instruction 11.10 applies only to offenses committed prior to 

October 1, 1999. 

In addition, we authorize instruction 11.10(a) as set out in the Committee’s 

Appendix A to its report, leaving the offense of Unnatural and Lascivious Act as a 

Category Two lesser-included offense rather than moving it to the Category One 

box as discussed in the report. 

In instruction 11.10(b), the statutory citations for “sadomasochistic abuse” 

and “sexual bestiality,” sections 847.001(13) and 847.001(15), respectively, are 

removed, leaving the citations to sections 827.071(e) and 827.071(g), respectively. 

In addition, the comment added to instructions 11.10(e), 11.10(g), and 11.11 as set 

forth above, addressing section 847.001 statutory definitions, is also included in

instruction 11.10(b). 
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The table of lesser-included offenses is updated in instruction 11.10(c) to 

reflect in the heading the primary offense of Lewd or Lascivious Molestation—

Defendant 18 or Over; Victim Less Than 12, and that Lewd or Lascivious 

Molestation based upon the ages of the victim and/or the defendant are Category 

One lesser-included offenses, similar to the table of lesser-included offenses in 

instruction 11.1 (Sexual Battery—Victim Less Than 12 Years of Age).

Instruction 11.11, element three, pertaining to the defendant’s knowledge, is 

modified to provide “at the time of the offense,” which is consistent with 

instructions 11.10(a), 11.10(b), 11.10(c), 11.10(d), 11.10(e), and 11.10(f). 

With regard to instruction 11.12, the table of lesser-included offenses is 

modified from the Committee’s proposal to reflect that Unnatural and Lascivious 

Act is a Category Two lesser offense and includes the corresponding comment

described above. 

Definitions for “prurient interest” and “morbid interest” have been added to 

instruction 11.21, and are the same definitions for those terms already provided in 

instructions 24.1-24.6, the obscenity-related instructions. 

Last, we decline the Committee’s request that instruction 29.13(c) be 

authorized to include Unnatural and Lascivious Act as a Category One lesserincluded offense, as that presents a matter of substantive law to be decided in a 

case or controversy, and to date it does not appear that that issue has expressly 
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been addressed. See art. V, § 3(b), Fla. Const.; cf. In re Std. Jury Instr. in Crim. 

Cases—Report No. 2015-05, 195 So. 3d 1088, 1089 (Fla. 2016) (stating that the 

issue of the constitutionality of a statutory provision that an instruction is based 

upon is beyond the scope of a jury instruction case).

Having considered the Committee’s report, we authorize the amended 

instructions, as set forth in the appendix to this opinion, for publication and use.2

 

New language is indicated by underlining, and deleted language is indicated by 

struck-through type. We caution all interested parties that any comments 

associated with the instructions reflect only the opinion of the Committee and are 

not necessarily indicative of the views of this Court as to their correctness or 

applicability. In authorizing the publication and use of these instructions, we 

express no opinion on their correctness and remind all interested parties that this 

authorization forecloses neither requesting additional or alternative instructions nor 

contesting the legal correctness of the instructions. The instructions as set forth in 

the appendix shall become effective when this opinion becomes final.

It is so ordered.

 

2. The amendments as reflected in the appendix are to the Criminal Jury 

Instructions as they appear on the Court’s website at www.floridasupremecourt.org 

/jury_instructions/instructions.shtml. We recognize that there may be minor 

discrepancies between the instructions as they appear on the website and the 

published versions of the instructions. Any discrepancies as to instructions 

authorized for publication and use after October 25, 2007, should be resolved by 

reference to the published opinion of this Court authorizing the instruction.
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CANADY, C.J., and PARIENTE, LEWIS, QUINCE, POLSTON, LABARGA, 

and LAWSON, JJ., concur.

ANY MOTION FOR REHEARING OR CLARIFICATION MUST BE FILED 

WITHIN SEVEN DAYS. A RESPONSE TO THE MOTION FOR 

REHEARING/CLARIFICATION MAY BE FILED WITHIN FIVE DAYS 

AFTER THE FILING OF THE MOTION FOR REHEARING/CLARIFICATION. 

NOT FINAL UNTIL THIS TIME PERIOD EXPIRES TO FILE A 

REHEARING/CLARIFICATION MOTION AND, IF FILED, DETERMINED.

Original Proceeding – Supreme Court Committee on Standard Jury Instructions in 

Criminal Cases

Judge F. Rand Wallis, Chair, Supreme Court Committee on Standard Jury 

Instructions in Criminal Cases, Daytona Beach, Florida; and Bart Schneider, Staff 

Liaison, Office of the State Courts Administrator, Tallahassee, Florida,

for Petitioner
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APPENDIX

11.7 UNLAWFUL SEXUAL ACTIVITY WITH CERTAIN MINORS

§ 794.05, Fla. Stat.

To prove the crime of Sexual Activity with a Minor, the State must 

prove the following three elements beyond a reasonable doubt:

Give 1a and/or 1b depending on the allegations and the evidence.

1. a. (Defendant) committed an act with (victim) in which the sexual 

organ of the [(defendant)] [(victim)] penetrated or had union with 

the [anus] [vagina] [mouth] of the [(victim)] [(defendant)].

b. (Defendant) committed an act with (victim) in which the [anus] 

[vagina] of [(victim)] [(defendant)] was penetrated by an object. 

The definition of “an object” includes a finger.

2. At the time, (defendant) was 24 years of age or older.

3. At the time, (victim) was 16 or 17 years of age.

Give if applicable.

“Union” means contact.

Give if applicable.

Lakey v. State, 113 So. 3d 90 (Fla. 5th DCA 2013).

The definition of “an object” includes a finger.

Give if applicable.

§ 794.05(1), Fla. Stat.

Sexual activity does not include an act done for a bona fide medical 

purpose. 

Give if requested. § 794.05(3), Fla. Stat.

(Victim’s) lack of chastity is not a defense to the crime charged.

Give if requested. Feliciano v. State, 937 So. 2d 818 (Fla. 1st DCA 2006); 

§ 794.021, Fla. Stat.
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The defendant’s ignorance of (victim’s) age, (victim’s) misrepresentation 

of his or her age, or the defendant’s bona fide belief of (victim’s) age is not a 

defense to the crime charged.

Give if applicable.

“Bona fide” means genuine.

§ 775.0862, Fla. Stat. 

EnhancementReclassification for sexual offense against student by school 

authority figure.

If you find that (defendant) committed the crime of Sexual Activity With 

a Minor, you must also determine whether the State has proved beyond a 

reasonable doubt that (defendant) was an authority figure at a school and 

(victim) was a student at the same school.

“Authority figure” means a person 18 years of age or older who is 

employed by, volunteering at, or under contract with a school.

“School” means an organization of students for instructional purposes 

on an elementary, middle or junior high school, secondary or high school, [or 

other public school level authorized under the rules of the State Board of 

Education]. The term “school” does not include facilities dedicated exclusively 

to the education of adults. If needed, insert appropriate definitions from 

§ 775.0862(1)(b), Fla. Stat. for “private school” or “voluntary prekindergarten 

education program” or “early learning program” or “public school as described 

in s. 402.3025(1)” or “the Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind” or the 

“Florida Virtual School” or the “K-8 Virtual School.”

“Student” means a person younger than 18 years of age who is enrolled 

at a school.

Lesser Included Offenses

UNLAWFUL SEXUAL ACTIVITY WITH CERTAIN MINORS —

794.05

CATEGORY ONE CATEGORY TWO FLA. STAT. INS. NO.

None

Unnatural and 

Lascivious Act*

800.02* 11.8*

Attempt 777.04(1) 5.1
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Comments

*The courts do not require the State to allege the defendant’s act was 

“unnatural” or “against the laws of nature” in order for § 800.02, Fla. Stat., to be 

given as a lesser-included offense. If the sexual activity involved penile-vaginal 

sexual intercourse (or contact), § 800.02, Fla. Stat. should not be given as a lesserincluded offense. However, if the sexual activity involved something other than 

penile-vaginal sexual intercourse (or contact), § 800.02, Fla. Stat. should be given 

as a lesser-included offense. See State v. Knighton, 235 So. 3d 312 (Fla. 2018). 

This instruction was adopted in 1998 [723 So. 2d 123] and amended in 2015.

If removal of the disabilities of nonage is raised as an issue pursuant to 

§ 794.05(2), Fla. Stat., the jury should be instructed with respect to § 743.01 et seq.

This instruction was adopted in 1998 [723 So. 2d 123] and amended in 2015

[163 So. 3d 478], and 2018.

11.10 LEWD, LASCIVIOUS, INDECENT ASSAULT OR ACT UPON OR IN 

THE PRESENCE OF CHILD; SEXUAL BATTERY

§ 800.04, Fla. Stat.

Give only for those offenses committed before October 1, 1999.§ 800.04, 

Fla. Stat., was substantially amended in 1999. This instruction should be given 

only for those offenses committed before October 1, 1999.

To prove the crime of (crime charged), the State must prove the 

following two elements beyond a reasonable doubt:

1. (Victim) was under the age of 16 years.

Give as applicable.

2.1. (Defendant)

a. [made an assault upon (victim) in a lewd, lascivious, or 

indecent manner].

[handled or fondled (victim) in a lewd, lascivious, or 

indecent manner].
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b. (Defendant) committed upon (victim) or forced or enticed 

(victim) to commit

[actual or simulated sexual intercourse].

[deviate sexual intercourse].

[sexual bestiality].

[masturbation].

[sadomasochistic abuse].

[actual lewd exhibition of the genitals].

[any act or conduct which simulated that sexual battery was 

being or would be committed on (victim)].

c. (Defendant)

[committed an act [upon] [with] (victim) in which the sexual 

organ of the [(defendant)] [(victim)] penetrated or had union 

with the [anus] [vagina] [mouth] of [(victim)] [(defendant)]].

[committed an act upon (victim) in which the [anus] 

[vagina] of (victim) was penetrated by an object].

d. (Defendant) knowingly committed a lewd or lascivious act in 

the presence of (victim).

2. At the time, (victim) was under the age of 16 years.

Definitions.

Give in all cases.

Neither the victim’s(victim’s) lack of chastity nor the victim’s(victim’s)

consent is a defense to the crime charged.

Give when pre-October 1, 1999 § 800.04(1), Fla. Stat., is charged.

As used in regard to this offense, the words “lewd,” “lascivious,” and 

“indecent” mean the same thing:. They mean a wicked, lustful, unchaste, 

licentious, or sensual intent on the part of the person doing an act.

Give when assault is charged under pre-October 1, 1999 § 800.04(1), Fla. 

Stat.

An “assault” is an intentional, unlawful threat by word or act to do 

violence to the person of another, coupled with an apparent ability to do so, 

and doing some act which creates a well-founded fear in such other person 

that such violence is imminent.
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Give when pre-October 1, 1999 § 800.04(4), Fla. Stat., is charged.

As used in regard to this offense the words “lewd” and “lascivious” 

mean the same thing: and mean a wicked, lustful, unchaste, licentious, or 

sensual intent on the part of the person doing an act.

State v. Werner, 609 So. 2d 585 (Fla. 1992).

“In the presence of” means that (victim) saw, heard, or otherwise sensed 

that the act was taking place.

Give if applicable.

“Union” means contact.

See State v. Werner, 609 So.2d 585 (Fla. 1992).

Give applicable definitions from § 847.001, Fla. Stat., when pre-October 1, 

1999 § 800.04(2), Fla. Stat., is charged.

There is no need to make reference to the words “without committing the 

crime of sexual battery” because this refers to forcible sexual relations. Lanier v. 

State, 443 So.2d 178 (Fla. 3d DCA 1983); Chapters 84–86, Laws of Florida.

Lesser Included Offenses

LEWD, LASCIVIOUS, OR INDECENT ASSAULT OR ACT UPON 

OR IN PRESENCE OF CHILD — pre-October 1, 1999 800.04

CATEGORY ONE CATEGORY TWO FLA. STAT. INS. NO.

None

Attempt 777.04(1) 5.1

Assault 784.011 8.1

Battery 784.03 8.3

Unnatural and 

lascivious act*

800.02* 11.8*

Comments

*The courts do not require the State to allege the defendant’s act was 

“unnatural” or “against the laws of nature” in order for § 800.02, Fla. Stat., to be 

given as a lesser-included offense. If the sexual activity involved penile-vaginal 

sexual intercourse (or contact), § 800.02, Fla. Stat. should not be given as a lesserincluded offense. However, if the sexual activity involved something other than 
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penile-vaginal sexual intercourse (or contact), § 800.02, Fla. Stat. should be given 

as a lesser-included offense. See State v. Knighton, 235 So. 3d 312 (Fla. 2018).

*Because the crime of Unnatural and Lascivious Act (§ 800.02, Fla. Stat.) 

requires the defendant’s act be “with another person,” it should not be given as a 

lesser-included offense if the only evidence is that the defendant committed a lewd 

or lascivious act in the presence of the victim (element #1d). 

This instruction was adopted in 1981 and was amended in 1985 [477 So. 2d 

985], 1987 [508 So. 2d 1221], 1992 [603 So. 2d 1175], 1995 [657 So. 2d 1152], 

2008 [976 So. 2d 1081], and 2010 [48 So. 3d 41], and 2018.

11.10(a) LEWD OR LASCIVIOUS BATTERY (ENGAGING IN SEXUAL 

ACTIVITY)

§ 800.04(4)(a)1, Fla. Stat.

To prove the crime of Lewd or Lascivious Battery, the State must prove 

the following two elements beyond a reasonable doubt:

1. (Victim) was twelve years of age or older, but under the age of 

sixteen years.

Give 1a and/or 1b as applicable.

2.1. (Defendant)

a. [committed an act [upon] [with] (victim) in which the sexual 

organ of the [(defendant)] [(victim)] penetrated or had union 

with the [anus] [vagina] [mouth] of the [(victim)] 

[(defendant)].]

b. [committed an act [upon] [with] (victim) in which the [anus] 

[vagina] of [(victim)] [(defendant)] was penetrated by an 

object.] The definition of “an object” includes a finger.

2. At the time of the offense, (victim) was 12 years of age or older, 

but less than 16 years of age.

Definitions. Give if applicable.

Lakey v. State, 113 So. 3d 90 (Fla. 5th DCA 2013).
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“An object” includes a finger.

“Union” means contact.

Give if applicable.

§ 800.04(1)(a), Fla. Stat.

However, any act done for bona fide medical purposes is not a lewd or 

lascivious battery.

§ 800.04(2), Fla. Stat.

Neither (victim’s) lack of chastity nor (victim’s) consent is a defense to 

the crime charged.

§ 800.04(3), Fla. Stat.

The defendant’s ignorance of (victim’s) age, (victim’s) misrepresentation 

of [his] [her] age, or the defendant’s bona fide belief of (victim’s) age is not a 

defense to the crime charged.

Give if applicable.

“Bona fide” means genuine.

§ 775.0862, Fla. Stat. 

EnhancementReclassification for sexual offense against student by school 

authority figure.

If you find that (defendant) committed the crime of Lewd or Lascivious 

Battery, you must also determine whether the State has proved beyond a 

reasonable doubt that (defendant) was an authority figure at a school and 

(victim) was a student at the same school.

“Authority figure” means a person 18 years of age or older who is 

employed by, volunteering at, or under contract with a school.

“School” means an organization of students for instructional purposes 

on an elementary, middle or junior high school, secondary or high school, [or 

other public school level authorized under the rules of the State Board of 

Education]. The term “school” does not include facilities dedicated exclusively 

to the education of adults. If needed, insert appropriate definitions from 

§ 775.0862(1)(b), Fla. Stat. for “private school” or “voluntary prekindergarten 

education program” or “early learning program” or “public school as described 

in s. 402.3025(1)” or “the Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind” or the 

“Florida Virtual School” or the “K-8 Virtual School.”
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“Student” means a person younger than 18 years of age who is enrolled 

at a school.

Lesser Included Offenses

LEWD OR LASCIVIOUS BATTERY (ENGAGING IN SEXUAL 

ACTIVITY) — 800.04(4)(a)1

CATEGORY ONE CATEGORY TWO FLA. STAT. INS. NO.

None

Aggravated battery 784.045(1) 8.4

Attempt 777.04(1) 5.1

Felony battery 784.041(1) 8.5

Aggravated assault 784.021(1)(a) 8.2

Battery 784.03 8.3

Assault 784.011 8.1

Battery 784.03 8.3

Unnatural and lascivious act* 800.02* 11.8*

Comments

*The courts do not require the State to allege the defendant’s act was 

“unnatural” or “against the laws of nature” in order for § 800.02, Fla. Stat., to be 

given as a lesser-included offense. If the sexual activity involved penile-vaginal 

sexual intercourse (or contact), § 800.02, Fla. Stat. should not be given as a lesserincluded offense. However, if the sexual activity involved something other than 

penile-vaginal sexual intercourse (or contact), § 800.02, Fla. Stat. should be given 

as a lesser-included offense. See State v. Knighton, 235 So. 3d 312 (Fla. 2018). 

In 2014, the legislature created a lewd and lascivious battery classified as a 

first degree felony if the defendant was 18 years of age or older at the time of the 

crime and had a prior conviction for an enumerated crime. See § 800.04(4)(c), Fla. 

Stat. If this enhancement is charged, it is likely that Apprendi v. New Jersey, 530 

U.S. 466 (2000) requires the jury to make at least one additional finding regarding 

the defendant’s age.
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This instruction was adopted in 2007 [969 So. 2d 245] and amended in 2015 

[163 So. 3d 478], and 2018.

11.10(b) LEWD OR LASCIVIOUS BATTERY (ENCOURAGING, 

FORCING OR ENTICING)

§ 800.04(4)(a)2, Fla. Stat.

To prove the crime of Lewd or Lascivious Battery, the State must prove 

the following two elements beyond a reasonable doubt:

1. (Victim) was under the age of sixteen years.

2.1. (Defendant) [encouraged] [forced] [or] [enticed] (victim) to engage 

in [sadomasochistic abuse] [sexual bestiality] [prostitution] [or] 

[any act involving sexual activity].

2. At the time of the offense, (victim) was less than 16 years of age.

Definitions.

Give if applicable.

§ 800.04(1)(a), Fla. Stat.

“Sexual activity” means the oral, anal, or vaginal penetration by, or 

union with, the sexual organ of another or the anal or vaginal penetration of 

another by any other object; however, sexual activity does not include an act 

done for a bona fide medical purpose.

Lakey v. State, 113 So. 3d 90 (Fla. 5th DCA 2013).

“An object” includes a finger.

“Union” means contact.

§ 827.071(de) and § 847.001(13), Fla. Stat.

“Sadomasochistic abuse” means flagellation or torture by or upon a 

person, or the condition of being fettered, bound, or otherwise physically 

restrained, for the purpose of deriving sexual satisfaction from inflicting harm 

on another or receiving such harm oneself.

§ 827.071(fg) and § 847.001(15), Fla. Stat.
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“Sexual bestiality” means any sexual act between a person and an 

animal involving the sex organ of the one and the mouth, anus, or vagina of 

the other.

§ 796.07(1)(a), Fla. Stat.

“Prostitution” is the giving or receiving of the body for sexual activity 

for hire but excludes sexual activity between spouses. 

§ 800.04(2), Fla. Stat.

Neither (victim’s) lack of chastity nor (victim’s) consent is a defense to 

the crime charged.

§ 800.04(1)(b), Fla. Stat.

“Consent” means intelligent, knowing, and voluntary consent, and does 

not include submission by coercion.

§ 800.04(1)(c), Fla. Stat.

“Coercion” means the use of exploitation, bribes, threats of force, or 

intimidation to gain cooperation or compliance.

§ 800.04(3), Fla. Stat.

The defendant’s ignorance of (victim’s) age, (victim’s) misrepresentation 

of [his] [her] age, or the defendant’s bona fide belief of (victim’s) age is not a 

defense to the crime charged.

Give if applicable.

“Bona fide” means genuine.

§ 775.0862, Fla. Stat. 

EnhancementReclassification for sexual offense against student by school 

authority figure.

If you find that (defendant) committed the crime of Lewd or Lascivious 

Battery, you must also determine whether the State has proved beyond a 

reasonable doubt that (defendant) was an authority figure at a school and 

(victim) was a student at the same school.

“Authority figure” means a person 18 years of age or older who is 

employed by, volunteering at, or under contract with a school.

“School” means an organization of students for instructional purposes 

on an elementary, middle or junior high school, secondary or high school, [or 
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other public school level authorized under the rules of the State Board of 

Education]. The term “school” does not include facilities dedicated exclusively 

to the education of adults. If needed, insert appropriate definitions from 

§ 775.0862(1)(b), Fla. Stat. for “private school” or “voluntary prekindergarten 

education program” or “early learning program” or “public school as described 

in s. 402.3025(1)” or “the Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind” or the 

“Florida Virtual School” or the “K-8 Virtual School.”

“Student” means a person younger than 18 years of age who is enrolled 

at a school.

Lesser Included Offenses

LEWD OR LASCIVIOUS BATTERY (ENCOURAGING, FORCING OR 

ENTICING) — 800.04(4)(a)2

CATEGORY ONE CATEGORY TWO FLA. STAT. INS. NO.

None

Soliciting for 

prostitution (only if 

prostitution is charged)

796.07(2)(f) 23.6

Aggravated battery 784.045(1) 8.4

Attempt 777.04(1) 5.1

Felony battery 784.041(1) 8.5

Aggravated assault 784.021(1)(a) 8.2

Battery 784.03 8.3

Assault 784.011 8.1

Battery 784.03 8.3

Unnatural and lascivious 

act*

800.02* 11.8*

Comments
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*The courts do not require the State to allege the defendant’s act was 

“unnatural” or “against the laws of nature” in order for § 800.02, Fla. Stat., to be 

given as a lesser-included offense. If the sexual activity involved penile-vaginal 

sexual intercourse (or contact), § 800.02, Fla. Stat. should not be given as a lesserincluded offense. However, if the sexual activity involved something other than 

penile-vaginal sexual intercourse (or contact), § 800.02, Fla. Stat. should be given 

as a lesser-included offense. See State v. Knighton, 235 So. 3d 312 (Fla. 2018). 

In 2014, the legislature created a lewd and lascivious battery classified as a 

first degree felony if the defendant was 18 years of age or older at the time of the 

crime and had a prior conviction for an enumerated crime. See § 800.04(4)(c), Fla. 

Stat. If this enhancement is charged, it is likely that Apprendi v. New Jersey, 530 

U.S. 466 (2000) requires the jury to make at least one additional finding regarding 

the defendant’s age.

There are statutory definitions of “sadomasochistic abuse” and “sexual 

bestiality” in § 847.001, Fla. Stat., that differ from the statutory definitions in 

§ 827.071, Fla. Stat. As of June 2018, there is no case law that decides which 

definition applies for a violation of § 800.04(4)(a)2, Fla. Stat.

This instruction was adopted in 2007 [969 So. 2d 245] and amended in 2015 

[163 So. 3d 478], and 2018.

11.10(c) LEWD OR LASCIVIOUS MOLESTATION

§ 800.04(5), Fla. Stat.

To prove the crime of Lewd or Lascivious Molestation, the State must 

prove the following three elements beyond a reasonable doubt:

Give 1a or 1b as applicable.

1. (Victim)

was 12 years of age or older but less than 16 years of age.

was less than 12 years of age.

Give 21a and/or 21b as applicable.

2.1. (Defendant),
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a. in a lewd or lascivious manner, intentionally touched the 

[breasts] [genitals] [genital area] [buttocks] [clothing 

covering the breasts] [clothing covering the genitals] 

[clothing covering the genital area] [clothing covering the 

buttocks] of (victim).

b. in a lewd or lascivious manner, intentionally [forced] 

[enticed] (victim) to touch the [breasts] [genitals] [genital 

area] [buttocks] [clothing covering the breasts] [clothing 

covering the genitals] [clothing covering the genital area] 

[clothing covering the buttocks] of (defendant).

Give 2a or 2b as applicable.

2. At the time of the offense, (victim)

a. was 12 years of age or older but less than 16 years of age.

b. was less than 12 years of age.

Give 3a or 3b as applicable.

3. At the time of the offense, (Ddefendant)

a. was 18 years of age or older at the time of the offense.

b. was less than 18 years of age at the time of the offense.

Definition.

The words “lewd” and “lascivious” mean the same thing: a wicked, 

lustful, unchaste, licentious, or sensual intent on the part of the person doing 

an act.

Give if applicable.

§ 800.04(2), Fla. Stat.

Neither (victim’s) lack of chastity nor (victim’s) consent is a defense to 

the crime charged.

§ 800.04(3), Fla. Stat.

The defendant’s ignorance of (victim’s) age, (victim’s) misrepresentation 

of [his] [her] age, or the defendant’s bona fide belief of (victim’s) age is not a 

defense to the crime charged.
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Give if applicable.

“Bona fide” means genuine.

Give if applicable. § 775.0862, Fla. Stat. 

EnhancementReclassification for sexual offense against student by school 

authority figure.

If you find that (defendant) committed the crime of Lewd or Lascivious 

Molestation, you must also determine whether the State has proved beyond a 

reasonable doubt that (defendant) was an authority figure at a school and 

(victim) was a student at the same school.

“Authority figure” means a person 18 years of age or older who is 

employed by, volunteering at, or under contract with a school.

“School” means an organization of students for instructional purposes 

on an elementary, middle or junior high school, secondary or high school, [or 

other public school level authorized under the rules of the State Board of 

Education]. The term “school” does not include facilities dedicated exclusively 

to the education of adults. If needed, insert appropriate definitions from 

§ 775.0862(1)(b), Fla. Stat. for “private school” or “voluntary prekindergarten 

education program” or “early learning program” or “public school as described 

in s. 402.3025(1)” or “the Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind” or the 

“Florida Virtual School” or the “K-8 Virtual School.”

“Student” means a person younger than 18 years of age who is enrolled 

at a school.

Lesser Included Offenses
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LEWD OR LASCIVIOUS MOLESTATION; DEFENDANT 18 OR OVER; 

VICTIM LESS THAN 12 — 800.04(5)(b)

CATEGORY ONE CATEGORY TWO FLA. STAT. INS. NO.

None Lewd or 

Lascivious Molestation; 

Defendant 18 or over; 

Victim 12 or over but 

less than 16

800.04(5)(c)2 11.10(c)

Lewd or Lascivious 

Molestation; Defendant 

less than 18; Victim less 

than 12

800.04(5)(c)1 11.10(c)

Lewd or Lascivious 

Molestation; Defendant 

less than 18; Victim 12 

or over but less than 16

800.04(5)(d) 11.10(c)

Attempt 777.04(1) 5.1

Aggravated battery 784.045(1) 8.4

Felony battery 784.041(1) 8.5

Aggravated assault 784.021(1)(a) 8.2

Battery 784.03 8.3

Assault 784.011 8.1

Battery 784.03 8.3

Unnatural and lascivious 

act*

800.02* 11.8*

Comments

*The courts do not require the State to allege the defendant’s act was 

“unnatural” or “against the laws of nature” in order for § 800.02, Fla. Stat., to be 

given as a lesser-included offense. If the sexual activity involved penile-vaginal 
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sexual intercourse (or contact), § 800.02, Fla. Stat. should not be given as a lesserincluded offense. However, if the sexual activity involved something other than 

penile-vaginal sexual intercourse (or contact), § 800.02, Fla. Stat. should be given 

as a lesser-included offense. See State v. Knighton, 235 So. 3d 312 (Fla. 2018). 

If the ages of either the defendant or the alleged victim are not in dispute, the 

parties may agree to pare down the necessary lesser-included offenses.

In 2014, the legislature created a lewd and lascivious molestation classified 

as a first degree felony depending on the ages of the defendant and victim and 

whether the defendant had a prior conviction for an enumerated crime. If this 

enhancement is charged, Apprendi v. New Jersey, 530 U.S. 466 (2000) may require 

the jury to make additional findings regarding the prior qualifying conviction 

and/or the age of the victim involved. See § 800.04(5)(e), Fla. Stat.

This instruction was adopted in 2008 [998 So. 2d 1138] and amended in 

2013 [109 So. 3d 721], and 2015 [163 So. 3d 478] and 2018.

11.10(d) LEWD OR LASCIVIOUS CONDUCT

§ 800.04(6), Fla. Stat.

To prove the crime of Lewd or Lascivious Conduct, the State must 

prove the following three elements beyond a reasonable doubt:

1. (Victim) was under the age of 16 years.

Give 1a and/or 1b as applicable.

2.1. (Defendant)

a. [intentionally touched (victim) in a lewd or lascivious 

manner].

b. [solicited (victim) to commit a lewd or lascivious act].

2. At the time of the offense, (victim) was under the age of 16 years.

Give 3a or 3b as applicable.

3. a. At the time of the offense, (Ddefendant) was 18 years of age or 

older at the time of the offense.
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b. At the time offense, (Ddefendant) was less than 18 years of age at 

the time of the offense.

Definitions.

The words “lewd” and “lascivious” mean the same thing: and mean a 

wicked, lustful, unchaste, licentious, or sensual intent on the part of the person 

doing an act.

Give if applicable. 

§ 777.04(2), Fla. Stat.

To “solicit” means to ask earnestly or to try to induce the person 

solicited to do the thing solicitedcommand, encourage, hire, or request 

another person to engage in specific conduct.

§ 800.04(2), Fla. Stat.

Neither (victim’s) lack of chastity nor (victim’s) consent is a defense to 

the crime charged.

§ 800.04(3), Fla. Stat.

The defendant’s ignorance of (victim’s) age, (victim’s) misrepresentation 

of [his] [her] age, or the defendant’s bona fide belief of (victim’s) age is not a 

defense to the crime charged.

Give if applicable.

“Bona fide” means genuine.

§ 775.0862, Fla. Stat. 

EnhancementReclassification for sexual offense against student by school 

authority figure.

If you find that (defendant) committed the crime of Lewd or Lascivious 

Conduct, you must also determine whether the State has proved beyond a 

reasonable doubt that (defendant) was an authority figure at a school and 

(victim) was a student at the same school.

“Authority figure” means a person 18 years of age or older who is 

employed by, volunteering at, or under contract with a school.

“School” means an organization of students for instructional purposes 

on an elementary, middle or junior high school, secondary or high school, [or 

other public school level authorized under the rules of the State Board of 

Education]. The term “school” does not include facilities dedicated exclusively 
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to the education of adults. If needed, insert appropriate definitions from 

§ 775.0862(1)(b), Fla. Stat. for “private school” or “voluntary prekindergarten 

education program” or “early learning program” or “public school as described 

in s. 402.3025(1)” or “the Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind” or the 

“Florida Virtual School” or the “K-8 Virtual School.”

“Student” means a person younger than 18 years of age who is enrolled 

at a school.

Lesser Included Offenses

LEWD OR LASCIVIOUS CONDUCT, DEFENDANT 18 OR OLDER –

800.04(6)(b)

CATEGORY ONE CATEGORY TWO FLA. STAT. INS. NO.

NoneLewd or 

lascivious conduct; 

defendant less than 18

800.04(6)(c) 11.10(d)

Attempt 777.04(1) 5.1

Felony battery 784.041(1) 8.5

Aggravated assault 784.021(1)(a) 8.2

Battery 784.03 8.3

Assault 784.011 8.1

Battery 784.03 8.3

Unnatural and lascivious 

act (if element 1a is 

charged)*

800.02* 11.8*

Comments

*The courts do not require the State to allege the defendant’s act was 

“unnatural” or “against the laws of nature” in order for § 800.02, Fla. Stat., to be 

given as a lesser-included offense. If the sexual activity involved penile-vaginal 

sexual intercourse (or contact), § 800.02, Fla. Stat. should not be given as a lesserincluded offense. However, if the sexual activity involved something other than 
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penile-vaginal sexual intercourse (or contact), § 800.02, Fla. Stat. should be given 

as a lesser-included offense. See State v. Knighton, 235 So. 3d 312 (Fla. 2018). 

If the age of the defendant is not in dispute, the parties may agree to not give 

the necessary lesser-included offense.

This instruction was adopted in 2008 [998 So. 2d 1138] and amended in 

2015 [163 So. 3d 478] and 2018.

11.10(e) LEWD OR LASCIVIOUS EXHIBITION PRESENCE OF CHILD

§ 800.04(7)(a), Fla. Stat.

To prove the crime of Lewd or Lascivious Exhibition, the State must 

prove the following four elements beyond a reasonable doubt:

1. (Victim) was under the age of 16 years.

Give 1a and/or 1b and/or 1c as applicable.

2.1. (Defendant)

a. [intentionally masturbated].

b. [intentionally exposed [his] [her] genitals in a lewd or 

lascivious manner].

c. [committed [a sexual act] [sadomasochistic abuse] [sexual 

bestiality] [simulation of any act involving sexual activity] 

that did not involve actual physical or sexual contact with 

(victim)].

3.2. The act was committed in the presence of (victim).

3. At the time of the offense, (victim) was under the age of 16 years.

Give 4a or 4b as applicable.

4. a. At the time of the offense, (Ddefendant) was 18 years of age or 

older at the time of the offense.

b. At the time of the offense, (Ddefendant) was less than 18 years of 

age at the time of the offense.
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Definitions.

Give if applicable.

The words “lewd” and “lascivious” mean the same thing: and mean a 

wicked, lustful, unchaste, licentious, or sensual intent on the part of the person 

doing an act.

§ 800.04(1)(a), Fla. Stat.

“Sexual activity” means the oral, anal, or vaginal penetration by, or 

union with, the sexual organ of another or the anal or vaginal penetration of 

another by any other object; however, sexual activity does not include an act 

done for a bona fide medical purpose.

Lakey v. State, 113 So. 3d 90 (Fla. 5th DCA 2013).

“An object” includes a finger. 

§ 847.001(13)827.071(e), Fla. Stat.

“Sadomasochistic abuse” means flagellation or torture by or upon a 

person or animal, or the condition of being fettered, bound, or otherwise 

physically restrained, for the purpose of deriving sexual satisfaction, or 

satisfaction brought about as a result of sadistic violence, from inflicting harm 

on another or receiving such harm oneself.

§ 847.001(15)827.071(g), Fla. Stat.

“Sexual bestiality” means any sexual act, actual or simulated, between a 

person and an animal involving the sex organ of the one and the mouth, anus, 

or vagina of the other.

§ 800.04, Fla. Stat. See State v. Werner, 609 So. 2d 585 (Fla. 1992).

“In the presence of” means that (victim) saw, heard, or otherwise sensed 

that the act was taking place.

§ 800.04(2), Fla. Stat.

Neither (victim’s) lack of chastity nor (victim’s) consent is a defense to 

the crime charged.

§ 800.04(3), Fla. Stat.

The defendant’s ignorance of (victim’s) age, (victim’s) misrepresentation 

of his or her age, or the defendant’s bona fide belief of (victim’s) age is not a 

defense to the crime charged.

Give if applicable.
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“Bona fide” means genuine.

§ 775.0862, Fla. Stat. 

EnhancementReclassification for sexual offense against student by school 

authority figure.

If you find that (defendant) committed the crime of Lewd or Lascivious 

Exhibition in the Presence of a Child, you must also determine whether the 

State has proved beyond a reasonable doubt that (defendant) was an authority 

figure at a school and (victim) was a student at the same school.

“Authority figure” means a person 18 years of age or older who is 

employed by, volunteering at, or under contract with a school.

“School” means an organization of students for instructional purposes 

on an elementary, middle or junior high school, secondary or high school, [or 

other public school level authorized under the rules of the State Board of 

Education]. The term “school” does not include facilities dedicated exclusively 

to the education of adults. If needed, insert appropriate definitions from 

§ 775.0862(1)(b), Fla. Stat. for “private school” or “voluntary prekindergarten 

education program” or “early learning program” or “public school as described 

in s. 402.3025(1)” or “the Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind” or the 

“Florida Virtual School” or the “K-8 Virtual School.”

“Student” means a person younger than 18 years of age who is enrolled 

at a school.

Lesser Included Offenses

LEWD OR LASCIVIOUS EXHIBITION PRESENCE OF CHILD; 

DEFENDANT 18 OR OLDER — 800.04(7)(a) and (7)(b)

CATEGORY ONE CATEGORY TWO FLA. STAT. INS. NO.

NoneLewd or lascivious 

exhibition presence of 

child; defendant less 

than 18

800.04(7)(c) 11.10(e)

Attempt 777.04(1) 5.1
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Exposure of Sexual 

Organs

800.03 11.9

Unnatural and lascivious 

act*

800.02* 11.8*

Comments

*The courts do not require the State to allege the defendant’s act was 

“unnatural” or “against the laws of nature” in order for § 800.02, Fla. Stat., to be 

given as a lesser-included offense.

If the age of the defendant is not in dispute, the parties may agree to not give 

the necessary lesser-included offense.

There are statutory definitions of “sadomasochistic abuse” and “sexual 

bestiality” in § 847.001, Fla. Stat., that differ from the statutory definitions in 

§ 827.071, Fla. Stat. As of June 2018, there is no case law that decides which 

definition applies for a violation of § 800.04(7)(a), Fla. Stat.

This instruction was adopted in 2008 [998 So. 2d 1138] and amended in 

2015 [163 So. 3d 478], and 2018.

11.10(f) LEWD OR LASCIVIOUS EXHIBITION OVER COMPUTER 

SERVICE

§ 847.0135(5), Fla. Stat.

To prove the crime of Lewd or Lascivious Exhibition over a Computer 

Online Service, the State must prove the following four elements beyond a 

reasonable doubt:

Give 1a, 1b, and/or 1c as applicable.

1. a. [(Defendant) intentionally masturbated].

b. [(Defendant) intentionally exposed [his] [her] genitals in a lewd or 

lascivious manner].

c. [(Defendant) committed [a sexual act] [sadomasochistic abuse] 

[sexual bestiality] [simulation of any act involving sexual activity] 
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that did not involve actual physical or sexual contact with 

(victim)].

2. The act was committed live over a [computer on-line service] 

[internet service] [local bulletin board service].

3. At the time of the offense, (victim) was under the age of 16 years 

or

(Defendant) [knew] [should have known] [had reason to believe] 

that the transmission was viewed on a computer or television 

monitor by a victimperson in this state who was under the age of 

16 years at the time of the offense.

Give 4a or 4b as applicable.

4. a. At the time of the offense, (Ddefendant) was 18 years of age or 

older at the time of the offense.

b. At the time of the offense, (Ddefendant) was less than 18 years of 

age at the time of the offense.

Definitions.

The words “lewd” and “lascivious” mean the same thing: a wicked, 

lustful, unchaste, licentious, or sensual intent on the part of the person doing 

an act.

§ 800.04(1)(a), Fla. Stat.

“Sexual activity” means the oral, anal, or vaginal penetration by, or 

union with, the sexual organ of another or the anal or vaginal penetration of 

another by any other object; however, sexual activity does not include an act 

done for a bona fide medical purpose.

Lakey v. State, 113 So. 3d 90 (Fla. 5th DCA 2013).

The definition of “an object” includes a finger. 

§ 847.001(13), Fla. Stat.

“Sadomasochistic abuse” means flagellation or torture by or upon a 

person or animal, or the condition of being fettered, bound, or otherwise 

physically restrained, for the purpose of deriving sexual satisfaction, or 
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satisfaction brought about as a result of sadistic violence, from inflicting harm 

on another or receiving such harm oneself.

§ 847.001(15), Fla. Stat.

“Sexual bestiality” means any sexual act, actual or simulated, between a 

person and an animal involving the sex organ of the one and the mouth, anus, 

or vagina of the other.

§ 800.04(2), Fla. Stat.

Neither (victim’s) lack of chastity nor (victim’s) consent is a defense to 

the crime charged.

§ 800.04(3), Fla. Stat.

The defendant’s ignorance of the (victim’s) age, (victim’s)

misrepresentation of [his] [her] age, or the defendant’s bona fide belief of 

(victim’s) age is not a defense to the crime charged.

Give if applicable.

“Bona fide” means genuine.

The fact that an undercover operative or law enforcement officer was 

involved in the detection and investigation of an offense is not a defense to the 

crime charged.

Lesser Included Offenses

LEWD OR LASCIVIOUS EXHIBITION OVER COMPUTER SERVICE, 

DEFENDANT 18 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER — 847.0135(5)(b)

CATEGORY ONE CATEGORY TWO FLA. STAT. INS. NO.

Lewd or Lascivious 

Exhibition over 

Computer Service, 

Defendant less than 

18 years of age

847.0135(5)(c) 11.10(f)

Unnatural and lascivious act* 800.02* 11.8*

Attempt 777.04(1) 5.1
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Comments

*The courts do not require the State to allege the defendant’s act was 

“unnatural” or “against the laws of nature” in order for § 800.02, Fla. Stat., to be 

given as a lesser-included offense.

If the age of the defendant is not in dispute, the parties may agree to not give 

the necessary lesser-included offense.

This instruction was adopted in 2008 [998 So. 2d 1138] and amended in 

2015 [176 So. 3d 938], and 2018.

11.10(g) LEWD OR LASCIVIOUS EXHIBITION BY A DETAINEE IN THE 

PRESENCE OF AN EMPLOYEE OF A FACILITY

§ 800.09, Fla. Stat.

To prove the crime of Lewd or Lascivious Exhibition by a Detainee in 

the Presence of an Employee of a Facility, the State must prove the following 

three elements beyond a reasonable doubt:

1. (Defendant) was detained in a [state correctional institution] 

[private correctional facility].

2. While detained, (defendant) intentionally

Give as applicable.

a. masturbated.

b. exposed [his] [her] genitals in a lewd or lascivious manner.

c. committed [a sexual act] [sadomasochistic abuse] [sexual 

bestiality] [the simulation of any act involving sexual 

activity] that did not involve actual physical or sexual 

contact with a victim.

3. (Defendant’s) act was intentionally committed in the presence of a 

person [he] [she] knew or reasonably should have known was an 

employee of the [institution] [facility].

Definitions. Give as applicable.
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§ 944.02(8), Fla. Stat.

A “state correctional institution” is any prison, road camp, prison 

industry, prison forestry camp, or any prison camp or prison farm or other 

correctional facility, temporary or permanent, in which prisoners are housed, 

worked, or maintained, under the custody and jurisdiction of the Department 

of Corrections.

§ 944.710(3), Fla. Stat.

A “private correctional facility” is any facility, which is not operated by 

the Department of Corrections, for the incarceration of adults or juveniles 

who have been sentenced by a court and committed to the custody of the 

Department of Corrections.

§ 800.09(1)(a), Fla. Stat.

“Employee” means any person employed by or performing contractual 

services for a public or private entity operating a state correctional institution 

or a private correctional facility or any person employed by or performing 

contractual services for the corporation operating the prison industry 

enhancement programs [or the correctional work programs under part II of 

chapter 946]. [The term also includes any person who is a parole examiner 

with the Parole Commission.]

The words “lewd” and “lascivious” mean the same thing: a wicked, 

lustful, unchaste, licentious, or sensual intent on the part of the person doing 

an act.

§ 800.04(1)(a), Fla. Stat.

“Sexual activity” means the oral, anal, or vaginal penetration by, or 

union with, the sexual organ of another or the anal or vaginal penetration of 

another by any other object; however, sexual activity does not include an act 

done for a bona fide medical purpose.

Give if applicable.

“Bona fide” means genuine.

Lakey v. State, 113 So. 3d 90 (Fla. 5th DCA 2013).

The definition of “an object” includes a finger.

§ 847.001(13), Fla. Stat.

“Sadomasochistic abuse” means flagellation or torture by or upon a 

person or animal, or the condition of being fettered, bound, or otherwise 
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physically restrained, for the purpose of deriving sexual satisfaction, or 

satisfaction brought about as a result of sadistic violence, from inflicting harm 

on another or receiving such harm oneself.

§ 847.001(15), Fla. Stat.

“Sexual bestiality” means any sexual act, actual or simulated, between a 

person and an animal involving the sex organ of the one and the mouth, anus, 

or vagina of the other.

§ 800.04(1)(d), Fla. Stat.

“Victim” means a person upon whom the acts described above was 

committed or attempted or a person who has reported these acts to a law 

enforcement officer.

See State v. Werner, 609 So._2d 585 (Fla. 1992).

“In the presence of” means that a victim saw, heard, or otherwise 

sensed that the act was taking place.

§ 800.04(2), Fla. Stat.

Neither a victim’s lack of chastity nor a victim’s consent is a defense to 

the crime charged.

Lesser Included Offenses

LEWD OR LASCIVIOUS EXHIBITION BY A DETAINEE IN THE 

PRESENCE OF AN EMPLOYEE OF A FACILITY — 800.09

CATEGORY ONE CATEGORY TWO FLA. STAT. INS. NO.

None

Attempt 777.04(1) 5.1

Unnatural and lascivious act* 800.02* 11.8*

Comments

*The courts do not require the State to allege the defendant’s act was 

“unnatural” or “against the laws of nature” in order for § 800.02, Fla. Stat., to be 

given as a lesser-included offense.
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There are statutory definitions of “sadomasochistic abuse” and “sexual 

bestiality” in § 827.071, Fla. Stat., that differ from the statutory definitions in 

§ 847.001, Fla. Stat. As of June 2018, there is no case law that decides which 

definition applies for a violation of § 800.09, Fla. Stat.

This instruction was adopted in 2013 [131 So. 3d 720] and amended in 2015 

[176 So. 3d 938] and 2018.

11.11 LEWD OR LASCIVIOUS OFFENSES COMMITTED UPON OR IN 

THE PRESENCE OF AN ELDERLY PERSON OR DISABLED PERSON

§ 825.1025, Fla. Stat.

To prove the crime of [Lewd or Lascivious Battery] [Lewd or Lascivious 

Molestation] [Lewd or Lascivious Exhibition] upon or in the Presence of an 

[Elderly Person] or [Disabled Person], the State must prove the following 

three elements beyond a reasonable doubt:

1. (Victim) was [an elderly] [a disabled] person.

Give 2a, 2b, or 2c 1a, 1b, or 1c as applicable.

2.1. a.(Defendant) committed lewd and lascivious battery by 

encouraging, forcing, or enticing (victim) to engage in 

[sadomasochistic abuse] [sexual bestiality] [prostitution] [any act 

involving sexual activity].

b. (Defendant) committed lewd and lascivious molestation of (victim)

by intentionally touching, in a lewd and lascivious manner, [his] 

[her] [breasts] [genitals] [genital area] [buttocks] [clothing 

covering [his] [her] [breasts] [genitals] [genital area] [buttocks]].

c. (Defendant) committed lewd and lascivious exhibition to (victim)

by intentionally [intentionally masturbating] [intentionally

exposing [his] [her] genitals in a lascivious manner] [committing 

any other lewd or lascivious act not involving physical or sexual 

contact with (victim) including but not limited to [sadomasochistic 

abuse] [sexual bestiality] [simulated the simulation of any act 

involving sexual activity]].

2. At the time, (victim) was [an elderly] [a disabled] person.
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The bracketed portion of element #3 pertains only to element 1c.

3. At the time of the offense, (Ddefendant) knew or reasonably should 

have known that the (victim) lacked the capacity to consent or 

failed to give consent [to have the act committed in [his] [her] 

presence].

Definitions. Give as applicable. 

Give if jury is instructed on element #1b or element #1c.

The words “lewd” and “lascivious” mean the same thing; and mean a 

wicked, lustful, unchaste, licentious, or sensual intent on the part of the person 

doing an act.

If 2a or 2c is alleged, define the act charged from § 825.1025(1), Fla. Stat.

§ 825.101(3), Fla. Stat.

“Disabled adult” means a person 18 years of age or older who suffers 

from a condition of physical or mental incapacitation due to a developmental 

disability, organic brain damage, or mental illness, or who has one or more 

physical or mental limitations that restrict the person’s ability to perform the 

normal activities of daily living.

§ 825.101(4), Fla. Stat.

“Elderly person” means a person 60 years of age or older who is 

suffering from the infirmities of aging as manifested by advanced age or 

organic brain damage, or other physical, mental, or emotional dysfunctioning, 

to the extent that the ability of the person to provide adequately for the 

person’s care or protection is impaired.

§ 825.101(7), Fla. Stat.

“Lacks capacity to consent” means an impairment by reason of mental 

illness, developmental disability, organic brain disorder, physical illness or 

disability, chronic use of drugs, chronic intoxication, short-term memory loss, 

or other cause, that causes an elderly person or disabled adult to lack 

sufficient understanding or capacity to make or communicate reasonable 

decisions concerning the elderly person’s or disabled adult’s person or 

property.

§ 847.001(13), Fla. Stat.

“Sadomasochistic abuse” means flagellation or torture by or upon a 

person or animal, or the condition of being fettered, bound, or otherwise 

physically restrained, for the purpose of deriving sexual satisfaction, or 
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satisfaction brought about as a result of sadistic violence, from inflicting harm 

on another or receiving such harm oneself. “Sadism” means sexual 

gratification achieved through, or the association of sexual activity with, the 

infliction of physical pain, suffering, humiliation, torture, or death upon 

another person or an animal.

§ 847.001(15), Fla. Stat.

“Sexual bestiality” means any sexual act, actual or simulated, between a 

person and an animal involving the sex organ of the one and the mouth, anus, 

or vagina of the other.

§ 796.07(1)(a), Fla. Stat.

“Prostitution” is the giving or receiving of the body for sexual activity 

for hire but excludes sexual activity between spouses.

§ 825.1025(1), Fla. Stat.

“Sexual activity” means the oral, anal, or vaginal penetration by, or 

union with, the sexual organ of another or the anal or vaginal penetration of 

another by any other object; however, sexual activity does not include an act 

done for a bona fide medical purpose.

Give if applicable.

“Bona fide” means genuine.

Lakey v. State, 113 So. 3d 90 (Fla. 5th DCA 2013).

“An object” includes a finger.

“Union” means contact.

Give if applicable. § 775.0862, Fla. Stat. 

EnhancementReclassification for sexual offense against student by school 

authority figure.

If you find that (defendant) committed the crime of [Lewd or Lascivious 

Battery] [Lewd or Lascivious Molestation] [Lewd or Lascivious Exhibition] 

upon or in the Presence of an [Elderly] [Disabled] Person, you must also 

determine whether the State has proved beyond a reasonable doubt that 

(defendant) was an authority figure at a school and (victim) was a student at 

the same school.

“Authority figure” means a person 18 years of age or older who is 

employed by, volunteering at, or under contract with a school.
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“School” means an organization of students for instructional purposes 

on an elementary, middle or junior high school, secondary or high school, [or 

other public school level authorized under the rules of the State Board of 

Education]. The term “school” does not include facilities dedicated exclusively 

to the education of adults. If needed, insert appropriate definitions from 

§ 775.0862(1)(b), Fla. Stat. for “private school” or “voluntary prekindergarten 

education program” or “early learning program” or “public school as described 

in s. 402.3025(1)” or “the Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind” or the 

“Florida Virtual School” or the “K-8 Virtual School.”

“Student” means a person younger than 18 years of age who is enrolled 

at a school.

Lesser Included Offenses

11.1411.11 LEWD OR LASCIVIOUS OFFENSES COMMITTED UPON 

OR IN THE PRESENCE OF AN ELDERLY PERSON OR DISABLED 

PERSON – 825.1025

CATEGORY ONE CATEGORY TWO FLA._STAT. INS. NO.

None

Attempt 777.04(1) 5.1

Assault 784.011 8.1

Battery 784.03 8.3

Exposure of sexual 

organs

800.03 11.9

Unnatural and 

lascivious act*

800.02* 11.8*

Exposure of sexual 

organs

800.03 11.9

Comments

*The courts do not require the State to allege the defendant’s act was 

“unnatural” or “against the laws of nature” in order for § 800.02, Fla. Stat., to be 

given as a lesser-included offense. If the sexual activity involved penile-vaginal 

sexual intercourse (or contact), § 800.02, Fla. Stat. should not be given as a lesserincluded offense. However, if the sexual activity involved something other than 

penile-vaginal sexual intercourse (or contact), § 800.02, Fla. Stat. should be given 

as a lesser-included offense. See State v. Knighton, 235 So. 3d 312 (Fla. 2018). 
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§ 825.1025, Fla. Stat., protects a “disabled person” (age unspecific) while 

§ 825.101, Fla. Stat., defines a “disabled adult” (18 years of age or older). The 

discrepancy between the two terms has yet to be clarified.

There are statutory definitions of “sadomasochistic abuse” and “sexual 

bestiality” in § 847.001, Fla. Stat., that differ from the statutory definitions in 

§ 827.071, Fla. Stat. As of June 2018, there is no case law that decides which 

definition applies for a violation of § 825.1025, Fla. Stat.

This instruction was adopted in 2007 [965 So. 2d 811] and amended in 2010 

[48 So. 3d 41], and 2015 [163 So. 3d 478], and 2018.

11.12 INCEST

§ 826.04, Fla._Stat.

To prove the crime of Incest, the State must prove the following three 

elements beyond a reasonable doubt:

1. (Victim) was the (relationship alleged) of (defendant).

2. (Defendant) [married] [had sexual intercourse with] (victim).

[married (victim)].

[had sexual intercourse with (victim)].

3. [At the time of the [marriage] [sexual intercourse], (defendant)

knew (victim) was [his] [her] (relationship alleged)].

[At the time of the sexual intercourse, (defendant) knew (victim)

was [his] [her] (relationship alleged)].

Definition.

“Sexual intercourse” is the penetration of the female sex organ by the 

male sex organ. Emission of seed is not necessary.

Lesser Included Offenses

INCEST — 826.04

CATEGORY ONE CATEGORY TWO FLA. STAT. INS. NO.

None
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Attempt 777.04(1) 5.1

Unnatural and 

lascivious act*

800.02* 11.8*

Comments

*The courts do not require the State to allege the defendant’s act was 

“unnatural” or “against the laws of nature” in order for § 800.02, Fla. Stat., to be 

given as a lesser-included offense. If the sexual activity involved penile-vaginal 

sexual intercourse (or contact), § 800.02, Fla. Stat. should not be given as a lesserincluded offense. However, if the sexual activity involved something other than 

penile-vaginal sexual intercourse (or contact), § 800.02, Fla. Stat. should be given 

as a lesser-included offense. See State v. Knighton, 235 So. 3d 312 (Fla. 2018). 

This instruction was adopted in 1981 and amended in 2018.

11.18 SEXUAL MISCONDUCT BY A PSYCHOTHERAPIST

§ 491.0112, Fla. Stat.

To prove the crime of Sexual Misconduct by a Psychotherapist, the 

State must prove the following three elements beyond a reasonable doubt:

1. (Defendant) committed sexual misconduct with (victim).

2. At the time, (defendant) was a psychotherapist.

Give 3a or 3b as applicable.

3. a. At the time, (victim) was a client of (defendant).

b. (Victim) was a former client of (defendant) and the professional 

relationship was terminated primarily for the purpose of engaging 

in sexual contact.

§ 491.0112(3), Fla. Stat.

It is not a defense that (victim) consented to any act that constitutes 

sexual misconduct.

Enhancement. Give if applicable. § 491.0112(2), Fla. Stat.
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If you find the defendant guilty of Sexual Misconduct by a 

Psychotherapist, you must then determine whether the State has proven 

beyond a reasonable doubt that the crime was committed by means of 

therapeutic deception.

§ 491.0112(4)(b), Fla. Stat.

“Therapeutic deception” means a representation to the client that 

sexual contact by the psychotherapist is consistent with or part of the 

treatment of the client.

Definitions. § 491.0112(4), Fla. Stat.

§ 491.0112(4)(a), Fla. Stat.

“Psychotherapist” means any person licensed in Florida pursuant to 

Chapter 458 (medicine), Chapter 459 (osteopathic medicine), Part 1I of 

Chapter 464 (nursing), Chapter 490 (psychology), or Chapter 491 (clinical 

counseling or psychotherapy services); or any other person who provides or 

purports to provide treatment, diagnosis, assessment, evaluation, or 

counseling of mental or emotional illness, symptom, or condition.

§ 491.0112(4)(d), Fla. Stat.

“Client” means a person to whom the services of a psychotherapist are 

provided.

§ 491.0112(4)(c), Fla. Stat.

“Sexual misconduct” means the oral, anal, or vaginal penetration of 

another by, or contact with, the sexual organ of another or the anal or vaginal 

penetration of another by any object.

Lesser Included Offenses

SEXUAL MISCONDUCT BY A PSYCHOTHERAPIST — 491.0112

CATEGORY ONE CATEGORY TWO FLA. STAT. INS. NO.

None

Unnatural and 

lascivious act*

800.02* 11.8*

Attempt 777.04(1) 5.1

Comments

*The courts do not require the State to allege the defendant’s act was 

“unnatural” or “against the laws of nature” in order for § 800.02, Fla. Stat., to be 
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given as a lesser-included offense. If the sexual activity involved penile-vaginal 

sexual intercourse (or contact), § 800.02, Fla. Stat. should not be given as a lesserincluded offense. However, if the sexual activity involved something other than 

penile-vaginal sexual intercourse (or contact), § 800.02, Fla. Stat. should be given 

as a lesser-included offense. See State v. Knighton, 235 So. 3d 312 (Fla. 2018). 

This instruction was adopted in 2014 [146 So. 3d 1110] and amended in 

2018.

11.21 TRANSMISSION OF MATERIAL HARMFUL TO

MINORS BY ELECTRONIC DEVICE OR EQUIPMENT

§ 847.0138(2), Fla. Stat.

To prove the crime of Transmission of Material Harmful to Minors by 

Electronic Device or Equipment, the State must prove the following three 

elements beyond a reasonable doubt: 

1. (Defendant) knowingly sent an image, information or data that [he] 

[she] knew or believed to be “harmful to minors.”

2. (Defendant) sent the image, information or data to a specific 

individual who was either actually known by [him] [her] to be a 

minor or believed by [him] [her] to be a minor.

3. (Defendant) sent the image, information or data via electronic mail.

Definitions. Give as applicable.

 § 847.001(6), Fla. Stat. 

An image, information, or data that is “harmful to minors” means any 

reproduction, imitation, characterization, description, exhibition, 

presentation, or representation, of whatever kind or form, depicting nudity, 

sexual conduct, or sexual excitement when it:

(a) Predominately appeals to a prurient, shameful, or morbid 

interest;
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(b) Is patently offensive to prevailing standards in the adult 

community as a whole with respect to what is suitable 

material or conduct for minors; and

(c) Taken as a whole, is without serious literary, artistic, political, 

or scientific value for minors. 

A mother’s breastfeeding of her baby is not under any circumstance 

“harmful to minors.” 

Prurient Interest.

A “prurient interest” in sex is a shameful or morbid interest in sex, 

nudity, or excretion. Material does not appeal to a prurient interest if the 

average person today can view the material candidly, openly, and with a 

normal interest in sex.

“Morbid interest” means diseased, dwelling on the gruesome, or sick.

 § 847.0137(1)(a)001(8), Fla. Stat. 

“Minor” means any person less than 18 years of age.

§ 847.001(9), Fla. Stat. 

“Nudity” means the showing of the human male or female genitals, 

pubic area, or buttocks with less than a fully opaque covering; or the showing 

of the female breast with less than a fully opaque covering of any portion 

thereof below the top of the nipple; or the depiction of covered male genitals 

in a discernibly turgid state. A mother’s breastfeeding of her baby does not 

under any circumstance constitute “nudity,” irrespective of whether or not 

the nipple is covered during or incidental to feeding. 

§ 847.001(16), Fla. Stat. 

 “Sexual conduct” means actual or simulated sexual intercourse, deviate 

sexual intercourse, sexual bestiality, masturbation, or sadomasochistic abuse; 

actual lewd exhibition of the genitals; actual physical contact with a person’s 

clothed or unclosed genitals, pubic area, buttocks, or, if such person is a 

female, breast with the intent to arouse or gratify the sexual desire of either 

party; or any act or conduct which constitutes sexual battery or simulates that 

sexual battery is being or will be committed. A mother’s breastfeeding of her 

baby does not under any circumstance constitute “sexual conduct.”
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§ 847.001(19), Fla. Stat.

“Simulated” means the explicit depiction of conduct described in the

definition of “sexual conduct” which creates the appearance of such conduct 

and which exhibits any uncovered portion of the breasts, genitals, or buttocks.

§ 847.001(5), Fla. Stat.

“Deviate sexual intercourse” means sexual conduct between persons not 

married to each other consisting of contact between the penis and the anus, 

the mouth and the penis, or the mouth and the vulva. 

§ 847.001(15), Fla. Stat.

“Sexual bestiality” means any sexual act, actual or simulated, between a 

person and an animal involving the sex organ of the one and the mouth, anus, 

or vagina of the other. 

§ 847.001(13), Fla. Stat.

“Sadomasochistic abuse” means flagellation or torture by or upon a 

person or animal, or the condition of being fettered, bound, or otherwise 

physically restrained, for the purpose of deriving sexual satisfaction, or 

satisfaction brought about as a result of sadistic violence, from inflicting harm 

on another or receiving such harm oneself.

§ 847.001(14), Fla. Stat.

“Sexual Battery” means oral, anal, or vaginal penetration by, or union 

with, the sexual organ of another or the anal or vaginal penetration of another 

by a finger or any other object; however, “sexual battery” does not include an 

act done for a bona fide medical purpose. 

Give if applicable.

“Bona fide” means genuine.

Lakey v. State, 113 So. 3d 90 (Fla. 5th DCA 2013).

“An object” includes a finger. 

§ 847.001(17), Fla. Stat. 

“Sexual excitement” means the condition of the human male or female 

genitals when in a state of sexual stimulation or arousal.

Give if applicable. § 775.0862, Fla. Stat. 
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EnhancementReclassification for sexual offense against student by school 

authority figure.

If you find that (defendant) committed the crime of Transmission of 

Material Harmful to Minors by Electronic Device or Equipment, you must 

also determine whether the State has proved beyond a reasonable doubt that 

(defendant) was an authority figure at a school and (victim) was a student at 

the same school.

“Authority figure” means a person 18 years of age or older who is 

employed by, volunteering at, or under contract with a school.

“School” means an organization of students for instructional purposes 

on an elementary, middle or junior high school, secondary or high school, [or 

other public school level authorized under the rules of the State Board of 

Education]. The term “school” does not include facilities dedicated exclusively 

to the education of adults. If needed, insert appropriate definitions from 

§ 775.0862(1)(b), Fla. Stat. for “private school” or “voluntary prekindergarten 

education program” or “early learning program” or “public school as described 

in s. 402.3025(1)” or “the Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind” or the 

“Florida Virtual School” or the “K-8 Virtual School.”

“Student” means a person younger than 18 years of age who is enrolled 

at a school.

Lesser Included Offenses

No lesser included offenses have been identified for this offense.

TRANSMISSION OF MATERIAL HARMFUL TO

MINORS BY ELECTRONIC DEVICE OR EQUIPMENT —

847.0138(2)

CATEGORY ONE CATEGORY TWO FLA. STAT. INS. NO.

None

Attempt 777.04(1) 5.1

Comment

This instruction was adopted in 2015 [163 So. 3d 478] and amended in 2018.
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29.13(c) SEXUAL ACTIVITY WITH AN ANIMAL

§ 828.126, Fla. Stat.

To prove the crime of Sexual Activity with an Animal, the State must 

prove the following element beyond a reasonable doubt:

Give as applicable.

(Defendant) knowingly

a. [engaged in sexual conduct or sexual contact with an animal].

b. [caused or aided or abetted another person to engage in sexual 

conduct or sexual contact with an animal].

c. [permitted sexual conduct or sexual contact with an animal to be 

conducted on any premises under [his] [her] charge or control].

d. [organized] [promoted] [conducted] [advertised] [aided] [abetted] 

[participated in as an observer] [performed any service in the 

furtherance of] an act involving sexual conduct or sexual contact 

with an animal for a commercial or recreational purpose].

Definitions.

§ 828.126(1)(a), Fla. Stat.

“Sexual conduct” means any touching or fondling by a person, either 

directly or through clothing, of the sex organs or anus of an animal or any 

transfer or transmission of semen by the person upon any part of the animal 

for the purpose of sexual gratification or arousal of the person.

§ 828.126(1)(b), Fla. Stat.

“Sexual contact” means any contact, however slight, between the 

mouth, sex organ, or anus of a person and the sex organ or anus of an animal, 

or any penetration, however slight, of any part of the body of the person into 

the sex organ or anus of an animal, or any penetration of the sex organ or 

anus of the person into the mouth of the animal, for the purpose of sexual 

gratification or sexual arousal of the person.

Lesser Included Offenses

SEXUAL ACTIVITY WITH AN ANIMAL — 828.126
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CATEGORY ONE CATEGORY TWO FLA. STAT. INS. NO.

None 

Attempt 777.04(1) 5.1

Comments 

This crime does not apply to accepted animal husbandry practices, 

conformation judging practices, or accepted veterinary medical practices. See 

§ 828.126(4), Fla. Stat.

This instruction was adopted in 2013 [131 So. 3d 720] and amended in 2018.