FL · jury_instructions
Fla. Std. Jury Instr. (Crim.) 14.7
FALSE VERIFICATION OF OWNERSHIP OR FALSE IDENTIFICATION TO A PAWNBROKER
§ 539.001(8)(b)8, Fla. Stat.
To prove the crime of False Verification of Ownership or False Identification to a Pawnbroker, the State must prove the following three elements beyond a reasonable doubt:
1. (Defendant) sold or pledged [goods] [(property alleged)] to a pawnbroker.
2. At the time, (defendant) knowingly gave [false verification of ownership of the [goods] [(property alleged)]] [false or altered identification] to the pawnbroker.
3. (Defendant) received money from the pawnbroker for the [goods] [(property alleged)] sold or pledged.
Enhanced penalty. Give if applicable.
If you find (defendant) guilty of false verification of ownership or false identification to a pawnbroker, you must then determine whether the State has proven beyond a reasonable doubt that the value of the money received was $300 or more.
Definition.
§ 539.001(2)(i), Fla. Stat.
“Pawnbroker” means any person who is engaged in the business of making pawns; who makes a public display containing the term “pawn,” “pawnbroker,” or “pawnshop” or any derivative thereof; or who publicly displays a sign or symbol historically identified with pawns. A pawnbroker may also engage in the business of purchasing goods which includes consignment and trade.
Lesser Included Offenses
No lesser included offenses have been identified for this offense.
Provenance
- Source
- floridabar.org
- Retrieved
- 2026-08-18
- Edition
- 2026-08-18
- Content hash
05883dc6293779520f9c84a469c6beadc0742d06ef00b9ae1132ee98b0718ece
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