In my showcase of profound but obvious points, let me add to my collection – an illegal bribe often turns on the actor’s state of mind. Did he or she act with corrupt intent? The actor’s state of mind is a common element to many criminal offenses. In most cases, the government has strong evidence of such corrupt intent. In some cases, the government is...
All generalizations are false, including this one — Mark Twain Proving intent is a difficult task. White collar crimes turn on the issue of intent – what was in the offender’s mind. With most things in life, people have mixed motivations. On occasion, however, it is very clear to understand an actor’s intent. Prosecutors cull through evidence looking for indications, signs of motivation, and ultimately...
