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Lie To Me: Examining Specific Intent Under 18 U.S.C. §§ 1001, 1035 Jan 2020

Lie To Me: Examining Specific Intent Under 18 U.S.C. §§ 1001, 1035

Florida A & M University Law Review

One court notes that the Supreme Court of the United States (“SCOTUS”) has previously not found specific intent to be required under similar language within Section 1001.9 While there are many similarities between Sections 1001 and 1035, there are salient differences. Notwithstanding the differences, this Article argues that Sections 1001 and 1035 should be interpreted without “intent to deceive” and rather be interpreted as a strict liability offense. This argument began with Part I, which provided a brief introduction regarding specific intent under Sections 1001 and 1035. Part II examines the purpose of criminalizing false statements, which identifies why the …


The Paranormal, Daubert, Dictionary Court, And A Futuristic Courtroom Drama, Joseph P. Baker Jan 2006

The Paranormal, Daubert, Dictionary Court, And A Futuristic Courtroom Drama, Joseph P. Baker

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