Hall v. State

WALLACE, Judge.

Johnny Bernard Hall appeals his judgment and sentences for felony battery under section 784.03(2), Florida Statutes (2013), and violation of an injunction for protection against domestic violence under section 741.31(4)(a)(3), Florida Statutes (2013). We affirm in part and reverse in part.

In order to obtain a conviction for violation of the domestic violence injunction, the State was required to prove that Mr. Hall acted “willfully” in violating the injunction. § 741.31(4)(a)(3). In this context, “willfully” means “knowingly, intentionally and purposely.” Fla. Std. Jury Instr.…