Epstein Secrets

States v. Jones, 471 F.3d 535 (4th Cir. 2006). Jones was charged with transporting a minor across state lines for sexual purposes, in violation of Section 2423(a), which reads: 9Section 2421 was originally referred to as the Mann Act. Sections 2422 and 2423 are more recent additions, which focus on children.

e that the defendant "knowingly and willfully intended to commit the offense" — i.e., that he intended to commit the crime. I 1 th Cir. Pattern Jury Instr., Special Instr. 11 ("Attempt(s)") (2003). Where, as here, the offense is completed, the statutory language requires only that the defendant knowin

States v. Jones , 471 F.3d 535 (4th Cir. 2006). Jones was charged with transporting a minor across state lines for sexual purposes, in violation of Section 2423(a), which reads: A person who knowingly transports an individual who has not attained the age of 18 years in interstate or foreign commerce . . with

e that the defendant "knowingly and willfully intended to commit the offense" — i.e. , that he intended to commit the crime. 11th Cir. Pattern Jury Instr., Special Instr. 11 ("Attempt(s)") (2003). Where, as here, the offense is completed, the statutory language requires only that the defendant knowing

States v. Jones , 471 F.3d 535 (4th Cir. 2006). Jones was charged with transporting a minor across state lines for sexual purposes, in violation of Section 2423(a), which reads: A person who knowingly transports an individual who has not attained the age of 18 years in interstate or foreign commerce . . with

e that the defendant "knowingly and willfully intended to commit the offense" — i.e. , that he intended to commit the crime. 11th Cir. Pattern Jury Instr., Special Instr. 11 ("Attempt(s)") (2003). Where, as here, the offense is completed, the statutory language requires only that the defendant knowing

States v. Jones , 471 F.3d 535 (4th Cir. 2006). Jones was charged with transporting a minor across state lines for sexual purposes, in violation of Section 2423(a), which reads: A person who knowingly transports an individual who has not attained the age of 18 years in interstate or foreign commerce . . with

e that the defendant "knowingly and willfully intended to commit the offense" — i.e. , that he intended to commit the crime. 11th Cir. Pattern Jury Instr., Special Instr. 11 ("Attempt(s)") (2003). Where, as here, the offense is completed, the statutory language requires only that the defendant knowing