22.7 [CONDUCTING] [ADVERTISING] A LOTTERY DRAWING

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Instruction
22.7
Statute
§ 849.09(1)(c), 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 [Conducting] [Advertising] a Lottery Drawing, the State must prove the following beyond a reasonable doubt:

Give as applicable.

a. (Defendant) conducted a lottery drawing.

b. (Defendant) advertised a lottery drawing [in a newspaper] [or] [by [a circular] [a poster] [a pamphlet] [radio] [telegraph] [telephone] [or otherwise]].

Lesser-included offenses

As the instruction lists them, word for word.

LOTTERY — 849.09(1)(c)

CATEGORY ONECATEGORY TWOFLA. STAT.INS. NO.
None
Lottery849.09(1)(f)
Lottery849.09(1)(g)22.9
Lottery849.09(1)(h)22.10
Lottery849.09(1)(i)
Lottery849.09(1)(j)
Lottery849.09(1)(k)22.11
Gambling devices, etc.849.231
Attempt777.045.1

Related practice page

Illegal Lotteries, Bolita, Raffles, and Game Promotions 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.

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