21.17 COMPOUNDING A FELONY
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
- 21.17
- Statute
- § 843.14, 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 Compounding a Felony, the State must prove the following four elements beyond a reasonable doubt:
1. (Defendant) knew that a[n] (felony alleged) had been committed.
2. (Felony alleged) was a felony.
Give 3a and/or 3b as applicable.
3. (Defendant)
a. took [money] [or] [a gratuity] [or] [a reward].
b. entered into an engagement to take [money] [or] [a gratuity] [or] [a reward].
4. (Defendant) did so upon an agreement or understanding to [conceal] [or] [not prosecute] [or] [not give evidence of] [or] [compound] that (felony alleged).
Lesser-included offenses
As the instruction lists them, word for word.
COMPOUNDING A FELONY — 843.14
| CATEGORY ONE | CATEGORY TWO | FLA. STAT. | INS. NO. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compounding a felony (misdemeanor) [i.e., if (felony alleged) is not a capital felony, life felony, or first degree felony punishable by life] | 843.14 | 21.17 | |
| Attempt | 777.04(1) | 5.1 |
Related practice page
Accessory After the Fact and Compounding a Felony 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.