26.9 MONEY LAUNDERING
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
- 26.9
- Statute
- § 896.101(3)(a), (3)(b), or (3)(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 Money Laundering, the State must prove the following five elements beyond a reasonable doubt:
1. (Defendant) [conducted] [attempted to conduct] a financial transaction.
2. The money or property involved in the financial transaction represented the proceeds of (name of the specified unlawful activity in § 895.02(8)(a)1.–50. alleged).
3. (Defendant) knew the money or property involved in the financial transaction represented the proceeds of some form of unlawful activity.
Give 4a and/or 4b as applicable.
4. a. (Defendant) did so with the intent to promote the carrying on of (name of the specified unlawful activity in § 895.02(8)(a)1.–50. alleged).
b. (Defendant) knew that the transaction was designed in whole or in part
i. to [conceal] [disguise] the [nature] [location] [source] [ownership] [control] of the proceeds of (name of the specified unlawful activity in § 895.02(8)(a)1.–50. alleged);
[or]
ii. to avoid a [transaction reporting requirement] [money transmitters’ registration requirement] under state law.
5. The money or property involved in the financial transaction exceeded $300 in any 12-month period.
To prove the crime of Money Laundering, the State must prove the following three elements beyond a reasonable doubt:
1. (Defendant) [transported] [attempted to transport] [a monetary instrument] [funds].
Give 2a and/or 2b as applicable.
2. a. (Defendant) did so with the intent to promote the carrying on of (name of the specified unlawful activity in § 895.02(8)(a)1.–50. alleged);
[or]
b. (Defendant) knew that the [monetary instrument] [funds] involved in the transportation represented the proceeds of some form of unlawful activity and also knew that such transportation was designed in whole or in part
i. [to conceal] [to disguise] the [nature] [location] [source] [ownership] [control] of the proceeds of (name of the specified unlawful activity in § 895.02(8)(a)1.–50. alleged);
[or]
ii. to avoid a [transaction reporting requirement] [money transmitters’ registration requirement] under state law.
3. The money or property involved in the financial transaction exceeded $300 in any 12-month period.
To prove the crime of Money Laundering, the State must prove the following four elements beyond a reasonable doubt:
1. (Defendant) [conducted] [attempted to conduct] a financial transaction.
2. The financial transaction involved [property] [proceeds] which [an investigative or law enforcement officer] [someone acting under an investigative or law enforcement officer’s direction] represented as being [derived from] [used to conduct or facilitate] (name of the specified unlawful activity in § 895.02(8)(a)1.–50. alleged).
3. (Defendant) did so with the intent to
Give 3a and/or 3b and/or 3c as applicable.
a. promote the carrying on of (name of the specified unlawful activity in § 895.02(8)(a)1.–50. alleged);
[or]
b. [conceal] [disguise] the [nature] [location] [source] [ownership] [control] of the [proceeds] [property believed to be the proceeds] of (name of the specified unlawful activity in § 895.02(8)(a)1.–50. alleged);
[or]
c. avoid a transaction reporting requirement under state law.
4. The money or property involved in the financial transaction exceeded $300 in any 12-month period.
Further findings
Special findings, enhancements, inferences and exceptions the instruction gives when they apply, word for word.
§ 896.101(5), Fla. Stat. Give as applicable
If you find the defendant guilty of Money Laundering, you must also determine if the State has proven beyond a reasonable doubt whether:
a. the financial transaction involved more than $300 but less than $20,000 during any 12-month period.
b. the financial transaction involved $20,000 or more but less than $100,000 during any 12-month period.
c. the financial transaction involved $100,000 or more during any 12-month period.
Lesser-included offenses
As the instruction lists them, word for word.
MONEY LAUNDERING ($100,000 OR GREATER IN ANY 12-MONTH PERIOD) — 896.101(3) and 896.101(5)(c)
| CATEGORY ONE | CATEGORY TWO | FLA. STAT. | INS. NO. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Money Laundering ($20,000 but less than $100,000 in any 12-month period) | 896.101(3) and 896.101(5)(b) | 26.9 | |
| Money Laundering (more than $300 but less than $20,000 in any 12-month period) | 896.101(3) and 896.101(5)(a) | 26.9 |
Related practice page
Economic & Financial Crimes Defense in Miami · Unlicensed Money Transmitting & Crypto-for-Cash Charges in Miami · Fraud & Financial Crimes 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.