The following excerpt is from U.S. v. Girard, 911 F.2d 739 (9th Cir. 1990):
Id. (citations omitted); accord United States v. Clevenger, 733 F.2d 1356, 1358 (9th Cir.1984) (intent to defraud may be inferred from defendant's statements and conduct or established by proof that defendant knowingly participated in a fraudulent scheme).
The above passage should not be considered legal advice. Reliable answers to complex legal questions require comprehensive research memos. To learn more visit www.alexi.com.