11.7(b) WRITTEN SOLICITATION OF CERTAIN MINORS TO COMMIT A LEWD OR LASCIVIOUS ACT
Official jury instruction text reproduced for information. It is not legal advice; the instruction given in a case depends on the facts and the court.
- Instruction
- 11.7(b)
- Statute
- § 794.053, Fla. Stat.
- Edition
- Florida Standard Jury Instructions in Criminal Cases, complete set published by The Florida Bar, updated October 9, 2026
- Official source
- The Florida Bar: criminal jury instructions
Elements
Quoted word for word from the official text. Florida Standard Jury Instructions in Criminal Cases, complete set published by The Florida Bar, updated October 9, 2026.
To prove the crime of Written Solicitation of Certain Minors to Commit a Lewd or Lascivious Act, the State must prove the following three elements beyond a reasonable doubt:
1. (Defendant), in writing, solicited (victim) to commit a lewd or lascivious act.
2. At the time, (defendant) was 24 years of age or older.
3. At the time, (victim) was 16 or 17 years of age.
Lesser-included offenses
As the instruction lists them, word for word.
WRITTEN SOLICITATION OF CERTAIN MINORS TO COMMIT A LEWD OR LASCIVIOUS ACT — 794.053
| CATEGORY ONE | CATEGORY TWO | FLA. STAT. | INS. NO. |
|---|---|---|---|
| None | |||
| Attempt | 777.04(1) | 5.1 |
Related practice page
Unlawful Sexual Activity With a Minor (Ages 16-17) in Miami
Official source: The Florida Bar: criminal jury instructions
Official jury instruction text reproduced for information. It is not legal advice; the instruction given in a case depends on the facts and the court.