22.13 BOOKMAKING ON GROUNDS OF A PERMIT-HOLDER
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
- 22.13
- Statute
- § 550.3615 (adapted from former § 849.24, 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 Bookmaking on Grounds of a Permit-holder, the State must prove the following four elements beyond a reasonable doubt:
1. (Defendant) took or received a bet or wager.
2. The bet or wager was upon the result of a trial or contest of skill, speed, power, or endurance
[of horses].
[of dogs].
[between men].
3. The bet or wager was taken upon the grounds or property of (alleged permit-holder).
4. (Alleged permit-holder) had a permit to operate a
[horse track].
[dog track].
[jai alai fronton].
Lesser-included offenses
As the instruction lists them, word for word.
BOOKMAKING ON GROUNDS OF PERMIT HOLDER (ADAPTED FROM FORMER 849.24) — 550.3615
| CATEGORY ONE | CATEGORY TWO | FLA. STAT. | INS. NO. |
|---|---|---|---|
| None | |||
| Attempt | 777.04(1) | 5.1 |
Related practice page
Criminal defense in Miami. State or federal.
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.