Utah Jury Instruction — Conspiracy To Defraud United States refers to a set of instructions provided to jurors in a court trial in Utah when the defendant is charged with engaging in a conspiracy to defraud the United States government. These instructions outline the legal elements that must be proven beyond a reasonable doubt in the defendant to be convicted of this offense. To establish a conspiracy to defraud the United States, the prosecution must prove the following elements: 1. Agreement: The prosecution must prove that there was an agreement between two or more persons to commit fraud against the United States government. This can be an implicit or explicit agreement. 2. Intent: The prosecution must demonstrate that the defendant knowingly and willingly participated in the conspiracy with the specific intent to defraud the United States. The intent to defraud means the defendant had the purpose of deceiving the government or obstructing its lawful functions. 3. Unlawful Object: The prosecution must establish that the object of the agreement was to commit fraud against the United States, such as by making false statements, submitting fraudulent documents, or engaging in other deceptive acts. 4. Overt Act: The prosecution must prove that at least one overt act was committed in furtherance of the conspiracy. An overt act is an action or step taken to accomplish the intended fraud against the United States. Types of Utah Jury Instruction — Conspiracy To Defraud United States: 1. Conspiracy to Defraud the United States through Tax Evasion: This instruction focuses on cases where the conspiracy aims to defraud the government by evading taxes through fraudulent means, such as hiding income, inflating deductions, or creating false documents. 2. Conspiracy to Defraud the United States through Fraudulent Government Contracts: This instruction pertains to cases where the conspiracy involves fraudulent actions in procuring or performing government contracts. Examples include bid-rigging, submitting false invoices, or providing substandard goods or services. 3. Conspiracy to Defraud the United States through Fraudulent Obtaining of Benefits: This instruction covers conspiracies aimed at fraudulently obtaining government benefits or entitlements, such as social security fraud, healthcare fraud, or welfare fraud. It is essential for jurors to carefully consider the evidence presented and apply the jury instructions to determine whether the prosecution has met its burden of proving each element of the conspiracy beyond a reasonable doubt. By following these instructions, jurors ensure a fair and just evaluation of the conspiracy to defraud the United States charge before reaching a verdict.