30.2 [SELLING] [GIVING] [SERVING] [PERMITTING SERVICE OF] [PERMITTING CONSUMPTION OF] AN ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE [TO] [BY] A PERSON LESS THAN 21 YEARS OF AGE ON LICENSED PREMISES
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
- 30.2
- Statute
- § 562.11(1)(a)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 (crime charged), the State must prove the following two elements beyond a reasonable doubt:
Give 1a or 1b as applicable.
1. a. (Defendant) [sold] [gave] [served] [permitted service of] an alcoholic beverage to (name of person) on licensed premises.
b. (Defendant) permitted (name of person) to consume an alcoholic beverage on licensed premises.
2. At the time, (name of person) was less than 21 years of age.
Lesser-included offenses
As the instruction lists them, word for word.
[SELLING] [GIVING] [SERVING] [PERMITTING SERVICE OF] [PERMITTING CONSUMPTION OF] AN ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE [TO] [BY] A PERSON LESS THAN 21 YEARS OF AGE ON LICENSED PREMISES — § 562.11(1)(a)1
| CATEGORY ONE | CATEGORY TWO | FLA. STAT. | INS. NO. |
|---|---|---|---|
| None | |||
| Attempt | 777.04(1) | 5.1 |
Related practice page
Selling Alcohol to Minors and Unlicensed Alcohol Sales 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.