Title: In Re: Standard Jury Instructions in Criminal Cases
Citation: N/A
Docket Number: SC17-1439
State: Florida
Issuer: Florida Supreme Court
Date: October 26, 2017

Supreme Court of Florida 
 
 
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No. SC17-1439 
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IN RE:  STANDARD JURY INSTRUCTIONS IN CRIMINAL CASES—
REPORT 2017-02. 
 
[October 26, 2017] 
 
PER CURIAM. 
 
The Supreme Court Committee on Standard Jury Instructions in Criminal 
Cases (Committee) has submitted proposed changes to the standard jury 
instructions and asks that the Court authorize the amended standard instructions for 
publication and use.  We have jurisdiction.  See art. V, § 2(a), Fla. Const. 
 
The Committee proposes amending the following existing standard 
instructions pertaining to prostitution-related offenses:  23.1 (Maintaining a Place 
of Prostitution, Lewdness, or Assignation); 23.2 (Soliciting for the Purpose of 
Prostitution or a Lewd or Indecent Act); 23.3 (Receiving for the Purpose of 
Prostitution, Lewdness or Assignation); 23.4 (Transporting for the Purpose of 
Prostitution, Lewdness or Assignation); 23.5 (Offering to Commit, Committing, or 
Engaging in Prostitution, Lewdness, or Assignation); 23.6 (Soliciting for 
 
 
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Prostitution, Lewdness, or Assignation); and 23.7 (Entering for the Purpose of 
Prostitution, Lewdness, or Assignation).  Following publication of its proposals, 
the Committee received one comment from the Florida Association of Criminal 
Defense Lawyers (FACDL).  After the Committee filed its report, the Court did not 
publish the proposals.  The Court authorizes for publication and use instructions 
23.1 through 23.7 as proposed.   
The Committee made a number of changes to its proposals based upon the 
comment by the FACDL, as discussed below, but rejected the suggestion to clarify 
that prior related offenses are an element of the current offense, on the basis that 
the Court previously rejected the idea that the issue of “element or recidivist 
factor” could be decided in a jury instruction case, citing In re Standard Jury 
Instructions in Criminal Cases—Report No. 2015-08, 194 So. 3d 1007 (Fla. 2016).  
We adhere to that earlier decision.  Instead, the Committee revised the Comment 
section of each instruction to address this situation. 
The more significant amendments to the instructions are discussed below. 
The following amendment is applicable to all of the instructions herein at 
issue.  Because section 796.036, Florida Statutes, was repealed by the Legislature 
in 2014, all references to that provision and the paragraph thereunder are removed.  
See ch. 2014-160, § 10, Laws of Fla. (repealing § 796.036, Fla. Stat.). 
 
 
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With regard to instructions 23.1, 23.3, 23.4, and 23.7, which include the 
definition of “structure,” these instructions are also amended to include a citation 
to Dubose v. State, 210 So. 3d 641 (Fla. 2017), and the following sentence placed 
in brackets is added to the definition of “structure”:  “The enclosure need not be 
continuous as it may have an ungated opening for entering and exiting.” 
Next, because the offense instructed upon in instruction 23.1 provides for 
reclassification pursuant to section 796.07(7), Florida Statutes, which increases the 
degree of the crime if the place, structure, building, or conveyance that is owned, 
established, maintained, or operated in violation of the statute is a massage 
establishment that is or should be licensed, a new paragraph is also added that 
allows the jury to make a determination as to whether the State proved that the 
reclassification applies.  Statutory definitions for “massage establishment,” 
“massage therapist,” and “massage,” from chapter 480, Florida Statutes, are also 
added. 
Instruction 23.5 is further amended to add a second element to the offense of 
Offering to Commit, Committing, or Engaging in Prostitution, Lewdness, or 
Assignation, which requires the State to prove that the defendant was 18 years of 
age or older at the time of his/her act.  See § 796.07(2)(e), Fla. Stat. (2016). 
Last, instruction 23.6 is further amended to redefine the term “solicit,” in 
accord with section 777.04(2), Florida Statutes. 
 
 
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Having considered the Committee’s report, criminal jury instructions 23.1 
through 23.7, as proposed by the Committee, and as set forth in the appendix to 
this opinion, are hereby authorized for publication and use.1  New language is 
indicated by underlining, and deleted language is indicated by struck-through type.  
In authorizing the publication and use of these instructions, we express no opinion 
on their correctness and remind all interested parties that this authorization 
forecloses neither requesting additional or alternative instructions nor contesting 
the legal correctness of the instructions.  We further caution all interested parties 
that any comments associated with the instructions reflect only the opinion of the 
Committee and are not necessarily indicative of the views of this Court as to their 
correctness or applicability.  The instructions as set forth in the appendix shall be 
effective when this opinion becomes final. 
 
It is so ordered. 
LABARGA, C.J., and PARIENTE, LEWIS, QUINCE, CANADY, POLSTON, 
and LAWSON, JJ., concur. 
 
NOT FINAL UNTIL TIME EXPIRES TO FILE REHEARING MOTION AND, 
IF FILED, DETERMINED. 
 
                                          
 
 
1.  The amendments as reflected in the appendix are to the Criminal Jury 
Instructions as they appear on the Court’s website at www.floridasupremecourt.org 
/jury_instructions/instructions.shtml.  We recognize that there may be minor 
discrepancies between the instructions as they appear on the website and the 
published versions of the instructions.  Any discrepancies as to instructions 
authorized for publication and use after October 25, 2007, should be resolved by 
reference to the published opinion of this Court authorizing the instruction. 
 
 
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Original Proceeding – Supreme Court Committee on Standard Jury Instructions in 
Criminal Cases 
 
Judge F. Rand Wallis, Chair, Supreme Court Committee on Standard Jury 
Instructions in Criminal Cases, Daytona Beach, Florida; and Bart Schneider, Staff 
Liaison, Office of the State Courts Administrator, Tallahassee, Florida, 
 
 
for Petitioner 
 
 
 
 
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APPENDIX 
23.1 MAINTAINING A PLACE OF PROSTITUTION,  
LEWDNESS, OR ASSIGNATION 
§ 796.07(2)(a), Fla. Stat. 
To prove the crime of Maintaining a Place of [Prostitution] [Lewdness] 
[Assignation], the State must prove the following element beyond a reasonable 
doubt: 
(Defendant) [established] [owned] [maintained] [operated] any [place] 
[structure] [building] [conveyance] for the purpose of [lewdness] [assignation] 
[prostitution]. 
Give if applicable. § 796.07(7)(a), Fla. Stat.; § 480.043(1), Fla. Stat.;          
§ 480.033, Fla. Stat. 
If you find the defendant guilty of Maintaining a Place of [Prostitution] 
[Lewdness] [Assignation], you must also determine whether the State has 
proven beyond a reasonable doubt that the [place] [structure] [building] 
[conveyance] that was [established] [owned] [maintained] [operated] for the 
purpose of [lewdness] [assignation] [prostitution] was a massage 
establishment that was or should have been licensed by the Florida 
Department of Health.  
All “massage establishments” must be licensed by the Florida 
Department of Health.  A “massage establishment” means a site or premises, 
or portion thereof, wherein a massage therapist practices massage. A 
“massage therapist” means a person licensed as required by law who 
administers massage for compensation. “Massage” means the manipulation of 
the soft tissues of the human body with the hand, foot, arm, or elbow, whether 
or not such manipulation is aided by hydrotherapy, including colonic 
irrigation, or thermal therapy; any electrical or mechanical device; or the 
application to the human body of a chemical or herbal preparation.  
Give if applicable. Fla. Stat. § 796.036 
If you find the defendant guilty of Maintaining a Place of [Prostitution] 
[Lewdness] [Assignation], you must then determine whether the State has 
proven beyond a reasonable doubt that: 
 
 
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a. 
A minor was engaged in the [prostitution] [lewdness] 
[assignation] [sexual conduct] [(other conduct prohibited in 
Chapter 796)]; and, 
b. 
The minor was not the person charged in this case.  
Definitions. 
§ 796.07(1)(a), Fla. Stat. 
“Prostitution” is the giving or receiving of the body for sexual activity 
for hire but excludes sexual activity between spouses.  
§ 796.07(1)(b), Fla. Stat. 
“Lewdness” is any indecent or obscene act. “Indecent” means wicked, 
lustful, unchaste, licentious, or sensual intention on the part of the person 
doing the act. 
§ 796.07(1)(c), Fla. Stat. 
“Assignation” means the making of any appointment or engagement for 
prostitution or lewdness, or any act in furtherance of such appointment or 
engagement.  
§ 810.011(1), Fla. Stat.; Dubose v. State, 210 So. 3d 641 (Fla. 2017). 
A “structure” is any building of any kind, either temporary or 
permanent, which has a roof over it and includes any closely adjoining land 
enclosed by a fence or wall. [The enclosure need not be continuous as it may 
have an ungated opening for entering and exiting.] 
§ 810.011(3), Fla. Stat. 
A “conveyance” means any motor vehicle, ship, vessel, railroad vehicle 
or car, trailer, aircraft, or sleeping car. 
§ 796.07(1)(d), Fla. Stat. 
“Sexual activity” means oral, anal, or vaginal penetration by, or union 
with, the sexual organ of another; anal or vaginal penetration of another by 
any other object; or the handling or fondling of the sexual organ of another 
for the purpose of masturbation; however, the term does not include acts done 
for bona fide medical purposes. 
 
 
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Lesser Included Offenses 
MAINTAINING A PLACE OF PROSTITUTION, LEWDNESS, OR 
ASSIGNATION — 796.07(2)(A), FLA. STAT. 
CATEGORY ONE 
CATEGORY TWO 
FLA. STAT. 
INS. NO. 
None 
 
 
 
 
Attempt 
777.04(1) 
5.1 
 
Comments 
The crimes in § 796.07(2)(a), Florida Statutes, and § 796.07(7)(a), Florida 
Statutes, are enhanced based on the number of prior violations. As of July 2017, it 
is unclear whether the existence of a prior violation will be treated as an element of 
the crime that must be found by the jury in a bifurcated trial or whether a prior 
violation can be proven to the judge at sentencing. 
This instruction was adopted in 1981 and amended in 2008 [995 So. 2d 476], 
2010 [48 So. 3d 41], and 2013 [122 So. 3d 302], and 2017. 
 
23.2 SOLICITING FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROSTITUTION 
OR A LEWD OR INDECENT ACT 
§ 796.07(2)(b), Fla. Stat. 
To prove the crime of Soliciting for the Purpose of [Prostitution] [Any 
Lewd or Indecent Act], the State must prove the following element beyond a 
reasonable doubt: 
(Defendant) [offered] [offered to secure] [agreed to secure] another 
person for the purpose of [prostitution] [any lewd or indecent act]. 
Give if applicable. Fla. Stat. § 796.036. 
If you find the defendant guilty of Soliciting for the Purpose of 
[Prostitution] [Any Lewd or Indecent Act], you must then determine whether 
the State has proven beyond a reasonable doubt that: 
a. 
A minor was engaged in the [prostitution] [lewdness] 
[assignation] [sexual conduct] [(other conduct prohibited in 
Chapter 796)]; and, 
 
 
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b. 
The minor was not the person charged in this case.  
Definitions. 
§ 796.07(1)(a), Fla. Stat. 
“Prostitution” is the giving or receiving of the body for sexual activity 
for hire but excludes sexual activity between spouses.  
§ 796.07(1)(b), Fla. Stat. 
A “lewd act” is any indecent or obscene act. “Indecent” means wicked, 
lustful, unchaste, licentious, or sensual intention on the part of the person 
doing the act. 
§ 796.07(1)(d), Fla. Stat. 
“Sexual activity” means oral, anal, or vaginal penetration by, or union 
with, the sexual organ of another; anal or vaginal penetration of another by 
any other object; or the handling or fondling of the sexual organ of another 
for the purpose of masturbation; however, the term does not include acts done 
for bona fide medical purposes. 
Lesser Included Offenses 
No lesser included offenses have been identified for this offense. 
Comments 
The crime in § 796.07(2)(b), Florida Statutes, is enhanced based on the 
number of prior violations. As of July 2017, it is unclear whether the existence of a 
prior violation will be treated as an element of the crime that must be found by the 
jury in a bifurcated trial or whether a prior violation can be proven to the judge at 
sentencing. 
This instruction was adopted in 1981 and amended in 2008 [995 So. 2d 476], 
2010 [48 So. 3d 41], and 2013 [122 So. 3d 302], and 2017. 
 
 
 
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23.3 RECEIVING FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROSTITUTION, 
LEWDNESS OR ASSIGNATION 
§ 796.07(2)(c), Fla. Stat. 
To prove the crime of Receiving for the Purpose of [Prostitution] 
[Lewdness] [Assignation], the State must prove the following element beyond 
a reasonable doubt: 
Give element 1 or element 2 as applicable. 
1. 
 (Defendant) [received] [offered to receive] [agreed to 
receive] a person into a [place] [structure] [building] 
[conveyance] for the purpose of [prostitution] [lewdness] 
[assignation]. 
2. 
 (Defendant) permitted a person to remain in a [place] 
[structure] [building] [conveyance] for the purpose of 
[prostitution] [lewdness] [assignation]. 
Give if applicable. Fla. Stat. § 796.036. 
If you find the defendant guilty of Receiving for the Purpose of 
[Prostitution] [Lewdness] [Assignation], you must then determine whether the 
State has proven beyond a reasonable doubt that: 
a. 
A minor was engaged in the [prostitution] [lewdness] 
[assignation] [sexual conduct] [(other conduct prohibited in 
Chapter 796)]; and, 
b. 
The minor was not the person charged in this case. 
Definitions. 
§ 796.07(1)(a), Fla. Stat. 
“Prostitution” is the giving or receiving of the body for sexual activity 
for hire but excludes sexual activity between spouses. 
§ 796.07(1)(b), Fla. Stat. 
“Lewdness” is any indecent or obscene act. “Indecent” means wicked, 
lustful, unchaste, licentious, or sensual intention on the part of the person 
doing the act. 
 
 
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§ 796.07(1)(d), Fla. Stat. 
“Sexual activity” means oral, anal, or vaginal penetration by, or union 
with, the sexual organ of another; anal or vaginal penetration of another by 
any other object; or the handling or fondling of the sexual organ of another 
for the purpose of masturbation; however, the term does not include acts done 
for bona fide medical purposes.  
§ 796.07(1)(c), Fla. Stat. 
“Assignation” includes the making of any appointment or engagement for 
prostitution or lewdness or any act in furtherance of such appointment or 
engagement. 
§ 810.011(1), Fla. Stat.; Dubose v. State, 210 So. 3d 641 (Fla. 2017). 
A “structure” is any building of any kind, either temporary or 
permanent, which has a roof over it and includes any closely adjoining land 
enclosed by a fence or wall. [The enclosure need not be continuous as it may 
have an ungated opening for entering and exiting.] 
§ 810.011(3), Fla. Stat. 
A “conveyance” means any motor vehicle, ship, vessel, railroad vehicle 
or car, trailer, aircraft, or sleeping car.  
Lesser Included Offenses 
No lesser included offenses have been identified for this offense. 
Comments 
The crime in § 796.07(2)(c), Florida Statutes, is enhanced based on the 
number of prior violations. As of July 2017, it is unclear whether the existence of a 
prior violation will be treated as an element of the crime that must be found by the 
jury in a bifurcated trial or whether a prior violation can be proven to the judge at 
sentencing. 
This instruction was adopted in 1981 and amended in 2008 [995 So. 2d 476], 
2010 [48 So. 3d 41], and 2013 [122 So. 3d 302], and 2017. 
 
 
 
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23.4 TRANSPORTING FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROSTITUTION, 
LEWDNESS OR ASSIGNATION 
§ 796.07(2)(d), Fla. Stat. 
To prove the crime of Transporting for the Purpose of [Prostitution] 
[Lewdness] [Assignation], the State must prove the following two elements 
beyond a reasonable doubt: 
1. 
(Defendant) [directed] [took] [transported] [offered or agreed to 
[direct] [take] [transport]] a person to [a place] [a structure] [a 
building] [another person]. 
2. 
At the time, (defendant) knew or had reasonable cause to believe 
that such [directing] [taking] [transporting] was for the purpose 
of [prostitution] [lewdness] [assignation]. 
Give if applicable. Fla. Stat. § 796.036. 
If you find the defendant guilty of Transporting for the Purpose of 
[Prostitution] [Lewdness] [Assignation], you must then determine whether the 
State has proven beyond a reasonable doubt that: 
a. 
A minor was engaged in the [prostitution] [lewdness] 
[assignation] [sexual conduct] [(other conduct prohibited in 
Chapter 796)]; and, 
b. 
The minor was not the person charged in this case. 
Definitions. 
§ 796.07(1)(a), Fla. Stat. 
“Prostitution” is the giving or receiving of the body for sexual activity 
for hire but excludes sexual activity between spouses. 
§ 796.07(1)(b), Fla. Stat. 
“Lewdness” is any indecent or obscene act. “Indecent” means wicked, 
lustful, unchaste, licentious, or sensual intention on the part of the person 
doing the act. 
§ 796.07(1)(d), Fla. Stat. 
“Sexual activity” means oral, anal, or vaginal penetration by, or union 
with, the sexual organ of another; anal or vaginal penetration of another by 
 
 
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any other object; or the handling or fondling of the sexual organ of another 
for the purpose of masturbation; however, the term does not include acts done 
for bona fide medical purposes. 
§ 796.07(1)(c), Fla. Stat. 
“Assignation” includes the making of any appointment or engagement 
for prostitution or lewdness or any act in furtherance of such appointment or 
engagement. 
§ 810.011(1), Fla. Stat.; Dubose v. State, 210 So. 3d 641 (Fla. 2017). 
A “structure” is any building of any kind, either temporary or 
permanent, which has a roof over it and includes any closely adjoining land 
enclosed by a fence or wall. [The enclosure need not be continuous as it may 
have an ungated opening for entering and exiting.] 
Lesser Included Offenses 
No lesser included offenses have been identified for this offense. 
Comments 
The crime in § 796.07(2)(d), Florida Statutes, is enhanced based on the 
number of prior violations. As of July 2017, it is unclear whether the existence of a 
prior violation will be treated as an element of the crime that must be found by the 
jury in a bifurcated trial or whether a prior violation can be proven to the judge at 
sentencing. 
This instruction was adopted in 1981 and amended in 2008 [995 So. 2d 476], 
2010 [48 So. 3d 41], and 2013 [122 So. 3d 302], and 2017. 
 
23.5 OFFERING TO COMMIT, COMMITTING, OR ENGAGING IN 
PROSTITUTION, LEWDNESS, OR ASSIGNATION 
§ 796.07(2)(e), Fla. Stat. 
To prove the crime of Offering to Commit, Committing, or Engaging in 
[Prostitution] [Lewdness] [Assignation], the State must prove the following 
two elements beyond a reasonable doubt: 
 
 
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1. 
(Defendant) [offered to commit] [committed] [engaged in] 
[prostitution] [lewdness] [assignation]. 
2. 
At the time, (defendant) was 18 years of age or older. 
Give if applicable. Fla. Stat. § 796.036. 
If you find the defendant guilty of Offering to Commit, Committing, or 
Engaging in [Prostitution] [Lewdness] [Assignation], you must then determine 
whether the State has proven beyond a reasonable doubt that: 
a. 
A minor was engaged in the [prostitution] [lewdness] 
[assignation] [sexual conduct] [(other conduct prohibited in 
Chapter 796)]; and, 
b. 
The minor was not the person charged in this case. 
Definitions. 
§ 796.07(1)(a), Fla. Stat. 
“Prostitution” is the giving or receiving of the body for sexual activity 
for hire but excludes sexual activity between spouses. 
§ 796.07(1)(b), Fla. Stat. 
“Lewdness” is any indecent or obscene act. “Indecent” means wicked, 
lustful, unchaste, licentious, or sensual intention on the part of the person 
doing the act. 
§ 796.07(1)(d), Fla. Stat. 
“Sexual activity” means oral, anal, or vaginal penetration by, or union 
with, the sexual organ of another; anal or vaginal penetration of another by 
any other object; or the handling or fondling of the sexual organ of another 
for the purpose of masturbation; however, the term does not include acts done 
for bona fide medical purposes. 
§ 796.07(1)(c), Fla. Stat. 
“Assignation” includes the making of any appointment or engagement 
for prostitution or lewdness or any act in furtherance of such appointment or 
engagement. 
 
 
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Lesser Included Offenses 
No lesser included offenses have been identified for this offense. 
Comments 
The crime in § 796.07(2)(e), Florida Statutes, is enhanced based on the 
number of prior violations. As of July 2017, it is unclear whether the existence of a 
prior violation will be treated as an element of the crime that must be found by the 
jury in a bifurcated trial or whether a prior violation can be proven to the judge at 
sentencing. 
This instruction was adopted in 1981 and amended in 2008 [995 So. 2d 476], 
2010 [48 So. 3d 41], and 2013 [122 So. 3d 302], and 2017. 
 
23.6 SOLICITING FOR PROSTITUTION, LEWDNESS, OR 
ASSIGNATION  
§ 796.07(2)(f), Fla. Stat. 
To prove the crime of Soliciting for [Prostitution] [Lewdness] 
[Assignation], the State must prove the following element beyond a reasonable 
doubt: 
(Defendant) [solicited] [induced] [enticed] [procured] another to commit 
[prostitution] [lewdness] [assignation]. 
Give if applicable. Fla. Stat. § 796.036. 
If you find the defendant guilty of Soliciting for [Prostitution] 
[Lewdness] [Assignation], you must then determine whether the State has 
proven beyond a reasonable doubt that: 
a. 
A minor was engaged in the [prostitution] [lewdness] 
[assignation] [sexual conduct] [(other conduct prohibited in 
Chapter 796)]; and, 
b. 
The minor was not the person charged in this case. 
 
 
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Definitions. 
§ 796.07(1)(a), Fla. Stat. 
“Prostitution” is the giving or receiving of the body for sexual activity 
for hire but excludes sexual activity between spouses. 
§ 796.07(1)(b), Fla. Stat. 
“Lewdness” is any indecent or obscene act. “Indecent” means wicked, 
lustful, unchaste, licentious, or sensual intention on the part of the person 
doing the act. 
§ 796.07(1)(d), Fla. Stat. 
“Sexual activity” means oral, anal, or vaginal penetration by, or union 
with, the sexual organ of another; anal or vaginal penetration of another by 
any other object; or the handling or fondling of the sexual organ of another 
for the purpose of masturbation; however, the term does not include acts done 
for bona fide medical purposes. 
§ 796.07(1)(c), Fla. Stat. 
“Assignation” includes the making of any appointment or engagement 
for prostitution or lewdness or any act in furtherance of such appointment or 
engagement. 
§ 777.04(2), Fla. Stat. 
To “solicit” means to ask earnestly or to try to induce the person 
solicited to do the thing solicitedcommand, encourage, hire, or request 
another person to engage in specific conduct. 
To “procure” means to persuade, induce, prevail upon or cause a 
person to do something. 
Lesser Included Offenses 
No lesser included offenses have been identified for this offense. 
 
 
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Comments 
The crime in § 796.07(2)(f), Florida Statutes, is enhanced based on the 
number of prior violations. As of July 2017, it is unclear whether the existence of a 
prior violation will be treated as an element of the crime that must be found by the 
jury in a bifurcated trial or whether a prior violation can be proven to the judge at 
sentencing. 
 
This instruction was adopted in 1981 and amended in 2008 [995 So. 2d 476], 
2010 [48 So. 3d 41], and 2013 [122 So. 3d 302], and 2017. 
 
23.7 ENTERING FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROSTITUTION, 
LEWDNESS, OR ASSIGNATION 
§ 796.07(2)(g), Fla. Stat. 
To prove the crime of Entering for the Purpose of [Prostitution] 
[Lewdness] [Assignation], the State must prove the following element beyond 
a reasonable doubt: 
(Defendant) [resided in] [entered] [remained in] a [place] [structure] 
[building] [conveyance] for the purpose of [prostitution] [lewdness] 
[assignation]. 
Give if applicable. Fla. Stat. § 796.036. 
If you find the defendant guilty of Entering for the Purpose of 
[Prostitution] [Lewdness] [Assignation], you must then determine whether the 
State has proven beyond a reasonable doubt that: 
a. 
A minor was engaged in the [prostitution] [lewdness] 
[assignation] [sexual conduct] [(other conduct prohibited in 
Chapter 796)]; and, 
b. 
The minor was not the person charged in this case. 
Definitions. 
§ 796.07(1)(a), Fla. Stat. 
“Prostitution” is the giving or receiving of the body for sexual activity 
for hire but excludes sexual activity between spouses. 
 
 
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§ 796.07(1)(b), Fla. Stat. 
“Lewdness” is any indecent or obscene act. “Indecent” means wicked, 
lustful, unchaste, licentious, or sensual intention on the part of the person 
doing the act. 
§ 796.07(1)(d), Fla. Stat. 
“Sexual activity” means oral, anal, or vaginal penetration by, or union 
with, the sexual organ of another; anal or vaginal penetration of another by 
any other object; or the handling or fondling of the sexual organ of another 
for the purpose of masturbation; however, the term does not include acts done 
for bona fide medical purposes. 
§ 796.07(1)(c), Fla. Stat. 
“Assignation” includes the making of any appointment or engagement 
for prostitution or lewdness or any act in furtherance of such appointment or 
engagement. 
§ 810.011(1), Fla. Stat.; Dubose v. State, 210 So. 3d 641 (Fla. 2017). 
A “structure” is any building of any kind, either temporary or 
permanent, which has a roof over it and includes any closely adjoining land 
enclosed by a fence or wall. [The enclosure need not be continuous as it may 
have an ungated opening for entering and exiting.] 
§ 810.011(3), Fla. Stat. 
A “conveyance” means any motor vehicle, ship, vessel, railroad vehicle 
or car, trailer, aircraft, or sleeping car. 
Lesser Included Offenses 
ENTERING FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROSTITUTION, 
LEWDNESS, OR ASSIGNATION — 796.07(2)(g), Fla. Stat. 
CATEGORY ONE 
CATEGORY TWO 
FLA. STAT. 
INS. NO. 
None 
 
 
 
 
Attempt 
777.04(1) 
5.1 
 
Comments 
The crime in § 796.07(2)(g), Florida Statutes, is enhanced based on the 
number of prior violations. As of July 2017, it is unclear whether the existence of a 
 
 
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prior violation will be treated as an element of the crime that must be found by the 
jury in a bifurcated trial or whether a prior violation can be proven to the judge at 
sentencing. 
This instruction was adopted in 1981 and amended in 2008 [995 So. 2d 476], 
2010 [48 So. 3d 41], and 2013 [122 So. 3d 302], and 2017.