In Re STANDARD JURY INSTRUCTIONS IN CRIMINAL CASES-REPORT NO. 2015-06

The Supreme Court Committee on Standard Jury Instructions in Criminal Cases (Committee) has submitted a report proposing amendments to nine existing standard criminal jury instructions. We have jurisdiction. See art. V, § 2(a), Fla. Const.

The Committee proposes amending existing instructions 2.1 (Preliminary Instructions); 8.2 (Aggravated Assault); 8.10 (Assault on Law Enforcement Officer, Firefighter, etc.); 8.12 (Aggravated Assault on Law Enforcement Officer, Firefighter, etc.); 8.15 (Aggravated Assault on Person 65 Years of Age or Older); 10.5 (Improper Exhibition of a [Weapon] [Firearm]…