What is the extent of criminal intent necessary for a conspiracy charge?
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The following excerpt is from U.S. v. Torres, No. 09-1771-cr (2nd Cir. 5/5/2010), No. 09-1771-cr. (2nd Cir. 2010):
least the degree of criminal intent necessary for the substantive offense itself, " United States v. Feola, 420 U.S. 671, 686 (1975). " [T]he knowledge of the parties is relevant" to a conspiracy charge "to the same extent as it may be for conviction of the substantive offense." Id. at 695.
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