Florida Standard Jury Instructions-Criminal (FSJI-Cr)

Part 2. Instructions on Crimes

FLJI 8.3 BATTERY

§ 784.03, Fla.Stat.

To prove the crime of Battery, the State must prove the following element beyond a reasonable doubt:

Give 1 or 2 as applicable.

1. [(Defendant) intentionally touched or struck (victim) against [his] [her] will.]
2. [(Defendant) intentionally caused bodily harm to (victim).]