Fla. Std. Jury Instr. (Crim.) 10.9

§ 790.163(1), Fla. Stat.

To prove the crime of False Report Concerning the [Placing or Planting of a Bomb, Dynamite, Other Deadly Explosive, or a Weapon of Mass Destruction] [Use of Firearms in a Violent Manner Against a Person], the State must prove the following three elements beyond a reasonable doubt:

1. (Defendant) made a false report to any person concerning [the placing or planting of a bomb, dynamite, other deadly explosive, or a weapon of mass destruction] [the use of firearms in a violent manner against a person].

2. (Defendant) knew the report was false.

3. The report was made with intent to deceive, mislead, or otherwise misinform any person.

§ 790.163(3), Fla. Stat.

You may infer that a person who knowingly made a false report had the intent to deceive, mislead, or otherwise misinform any person.

Definitions. Give if applicable.

§ 790.166(1)(a), Fla. Stat.

“Weapon of mass destruction” means:

1. Any device or object that is designed or intended to cause death or serious bodily injury to any human or animal, or severe emotional or mental harm to any human, through the release, dissemination, or impact of toxic or poisonous chemicals, or their precursors;

2. Any device or object involving a biological agent;

3. Any device or object that is designed or intended to release radiation or radioactivity at a level dangerous to human or animal life; or

4. Any biological agent, toxin, vector, or delivery system.

Lesser Included Offenses

No lesser included offenses have been identified for this offense.