Continuing Criminal Enterprise
Committing three or more Chapter 893 felonies in concert with five or more persons while holding an organizer, supervisory, or management role and obtaining substantial assets or resources.
Florida Statute
§ 893.20
Continuing criminal enterprise
Verified against the 2026 Florida Statutes: September 13, 2026
Quick Summary
Confirm the three-or-more felony pattern, at least five other persons, the defendant's management role, and substantial assets or resources from the activity.
Elements of the Offense
Elements of the Offense
Elements marked AND are cumulative. Elements marked OR identify statutory alternatives; one applicable alternative must be established when that theory is charged. Conditional elements apply only to the identified statutory track.
- Element 1AND — Required
Felony pattern and participants
The defendant committed three or more Chapter 893 felonies in concert with five or more other persons.
Plain language: This is an enterprise-pattern charge, not a single drug transaction charge.
- Element 2AND — Required
Leadership role and proceeds
The defendant occupied an organizer, supervisory, or management position with respect to those persons and obtained substantial assets or resources from the acts.
Plain language: The defendant's role and proceeds must both be established.
Jury Instructions
Jury Instructions
No dedicated Florida Standard Jury Instruction was located in the July 2026 compilation. Consult the current statute, applicable case law, and agency or legal guidance.
View Official Jury InstructionsImportant Definitions
Important Definitions
In concert with
The three or more Chapter 893 felonies must be committed with five or more other persons over whom the defendant has the stated organizer, supervisory, or management role.
Additional Notes
Additional Notes
Quick Reference
This charge requires the statutory felony pattern, leadership role over five or more other people, and substantial assets or resources. It is a life felony with a $500,000 fine.