22.14 BOOKMAKING
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
- 22.14
- Statute
- § 849.25(1), 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, the State must prove the following three elements beyond a reasonable doubt:
1. (Defendant) was engaged in the business or profession of gambling.
2. While so engaged, (defendant) took or received a bet or wager.
3. The bet or wager was upon the result of
[a trial or contest of skill, speed, power, or endurance of [man] [beast] [fowl] [motor vehicles] [mechanical apparatus]].
[a chance, casualty, or unknown or contingent event].
Lesser-included offenses
As the instruction lists them, word for word.
BOOKMAKING — 849.25(1) and (2)
| CATEGORY ONE | CATEGORY TWO | FLA. STAT. | INS. NO. |
|---|---|---|---|
| None | |||
| Attempt | 777.04(1) | 5.1 |
Related practice page
Illegal Gambling Defense 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.