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Learn the elements and scope of the general conspiracy statute, 18 U.S.C. § 371, which prohibits conspiracies to defraud the United States or any agency thereof. See the Supreme Court definitions of "defraud" and the cases applying the statute to various situations.
- Prosecuting Criminal Conspiracies - United States Department of Justice
C. Elements . Generally, the Government must prove beyond a...
- Prosecuting Criminal Conspiracies - United States Department of Justice
18 U.S. Code § 371 - Conspiracy to commit offense or to defraud United States. If two or more persons conspire either to commit any offense against the United States, or to defraud the United States, or any agency thereof in any manner or for any purpose, and one or more of such persons do any act to effect the object of the conspiracy, each ...
The general federal conspiracy statute, 18 U.S.C. § 371, provides: If two or more persons conspire either to commit any offense against the United States, or to defraud the United States, or any agency thereof in any manner or for any purpose, and
Conspiracy to commit offense or to defraud United States. Section Text. If two or more persons conspire either to commit any offense against the United States, or to defraud the United States, or any agency thereof in any manner or for any purpose, and one or more of such persons do any act to effect the object of the conspiracy, each shall be ...
28 Ιουν 2013 · C. Elements . Generally, the Government must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that (1) the defendant entered into an agreement, (2) to obstruct a la wful function of the Government, (3) by deceitful or dishonest means, and (4) committed at least one overt act in furtherance of the conspiracy. United States v. Ballistrea
In United States v. Caldwell, 989 F.2d 1056 (9th Cir.1993), the Ninth Circuit held that defrauding the government under 18 U.S.C. § 371 "means obstructing the operation of any government agency by any ‘deceit, craft or trickery, or at least by means that are dishonest."’. Id. at 1058-59.
Statute. 18 U.S.C. § 371 provides that: If two or more persons conspire either to commit any offense against the United States, or to defraud the United States, or any agency thereof in any manner or for any purpose, and one or more of such persons do any act to effect the object of the conspiracy, each shall be fined under this title or ...
