Conspiracy to Commit an Offense Against the United States - Basic Elements

• Category: Federal - Jury Instructions - 5th Circuit - Criminal - Final Instructions
• State: Multi-State
• Control #: US-3RDCIR-6-18-371A-CR
• Format: Word

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Conspiracy to Commit an Offense Against the United States - Basic Elements Source: http://www.ca3.uscourts.gov/model-criminal-jury-table-contents-and-instructions Conspiracy to Commit an Offense Against the United States — Basic Elements is a type of criminal offense in which two or more people agree to commit an unlawful act against the United States. This type of offense is outlined in 18 U.S.C. § 371 and is considered a federal offense. In order for a person to be found guilty of Conspiracy to Commit an Offense Against the United States — Basic Elements, the prosecution must prove that: 1. There was an agreement between two or more people to commit an unlawful act; 2. Each of the conspirators had the intent to commit the unlawful act; 3. The conspirators took some action in furtherance of the conspiracy; and 4. The conspirators intended to commit an offense against the United States. If all of these elements are proven, the person or persons charged with Conspiracy to Commit an Offense Against the United States — Basic Elements could be found guilty and sentenced to up to five years in prison. Other related offenses to Conspiracy to Commit an Offense Against the United States — Basic Elements are Conspiracy to Defraud the United States, Conspiracy to Steal or Embezzle Public Money, and Conspiracy to Commit Bank Fraud.

Conspiracy to Commit an Offense Against the United States — Basic Elements is a type of criminal offense in which two or more people agree to commit an unlawful act against the United States. This type of offense is outlined in 18 U.S.C. § 371 and is considered a federal offense. In order for a person to be found guilty of Conspiracy to Commit an Offense Against the United States — Basic Elements, the prosecution must prove that: 1. There was an agreement between two or more people to commit an unlawful act; 2. Each of the conspirators had the intent to commit the unlawful act; 3. The conspirators took some action in furtherance of the conspiracy; and 4. The conspirators intended to commit an offense against the United States. If all of these elements are proven, the person or persons charged with Conspiracy to Commit an Offense Against the United States — Basic Elements could be found guilty and sentenced to up to five years in prison. Other related offenses to Conspiracy to Commit an Offense Against the United States — Basic Elements are Conspiracy to Defraud the United States, Conspiracy to Steal or Embezzle Public Money, and Conspiracy to Commit Bank Fraud.