3.5(c). Accesssory After The Fact

3.5(c) ACCESSORY AFTER THE FACT 777.03(1) (a), Fla. Stat. To prove the crime of being an accessory after the fact, the State must prove the following five elements beyond a reasonable doubt: 1. A [felony alleged] was committed by name of person committing felony]. 2. After the [felony alleged] was committed [name of defendant] maintained, assisted or gave any other aid to name of person committing felony]. 3. At that time [name of defendant] knew that me of person [name of person had committed the [felony alleged]. 4. The defendant did so with the intent that me of person [name of person avoid or escape detection, arrest, trial or punishment. 5. The defendant was not related to name of person committing felony] by blood or marriage as husband, wife, parent, grandparent, child, grandchild, brother or sister. NOTE TO JUDGE: Define the felony alleged. The intent with which an act is done is an operation of the mind and, therefore, is not always capable of direct and positive proof. It may be established by circumstantial evidence like any other fact in a case.