OUJI-CR 4-54

KEEPING MINOR FOR PROSTITUTION - ELEMENTS

No person may be convicted of keeping a minor for prostitution unless the State has proved beyond a reasonable doubt each element of the crime. These elements are:

[First, by promise/threats/violence/(any device or scheme);

Second, caused/induced/persuaded/encouraged a child under eighteen (18) years old;

Third, to (engage in prostitution)/(continue to engage in prostitution)/ (become/remain in a (house of prostitution)/(place where prostitution is practiced))].

OR

[First, kept/held/detained/restrained/(compelled against his/her will) a child under eighteen (18) years old;

Second, to (engage in the practice of prostitution)/(be in a (house of prostitution)/(place where prostitution is practiced))].

OR

[First, directly or indirectly (kept/held/detained/restrained/compell ed)/ (attempted to keep/hold/detain/ restrain/compel) a child under eighteen (18) years old;

Second, to (engage in the practice of prostitution)/(be in a (house of prostitution)/(place where prostitution is practiced/allowed));

Third, for the purpose of compelling the child to directly or indirectly pay/liquidate/cancel any debt/ dues/obligations incurred/(said to have been incurred) by the child].

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Statutory Authority: 21 O.S. 1991, § 1088(A).

Committee Comments

The Legislature has designated use of a controlled dangerous substance by way of illustration of a device or scheme in 21 O.S. 1991, § 1088(A)(1), but has expressly not so limited it.