What is the test for an attempt to pervert the course of justice?
MultiRegion, United States of America
The following excerpt is from U.S. v. Manera, 85 F.3d 638 (9th Cir. 1996):
Conviction for attempt requires evidence that the defendant (1) intended to violate the statute, and (2) took a substantial step toward completing the violation. United States v. Davis, 960 F.2d 820, 826-27 (9th Cir.), cert. denied, 506 U.S. 873 (1992).
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