Mail or Wire Fraud - Protected Interests: Honest Services (revised 2016)

• Category: Federal - Jury Instructions - 5th Circuit - Criminal - Fraud Offenses
• State: Multi-State
• Control #: US-3RDCIR-6-18-1341-3-CR
• Format: Word

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Mail or Wire Fraud - Protected Interests: Honest Services (revised 2016) Source: http://www.ca3.uscourts.gov/model-criminal-jury-table-contents-and-instructions

Mail or Wire Fraud-Protected Interests: Honest Services (revised 2016) is a federal law that prohibits the use of mail or wire communications (including computers, telephones, and other forms of electronic transmission) to commit fraud with the intent to deprive another of "the intangible right of honest services." This law is applicable when an individual or business uses deceitful means to defraud another, such as concealing material information, using false statements, or using kickbacks, bribes, and other forms of self-enrichment. It includes not just financial fraud, but any type of fraud that deprives the victim of honest services. There are three main types of Mail or Wire Fraud-Protected Interests: Honest Services (revised 2016): 1. Mail Fraud: Mail fraud occurs when someone uses the U.S. Postal Service or other mail services to commit fraud. 2. Wire Fraud: Wire fraud occurs when someone uses any form of electronic communication (such as a telephone, computer, or radio) to commit fraud. 3. Honest Services Fraud: Honest services fraud occurs when someone uses deceitful means to deprive another of honest services. This includes fraud related to kickbacks, bribes, and self-enrichment.