I. INTRODUCTION II. proper sph...

I. INTRODUCTION

II. proper spheres OF THE OFFENSE
A. Agreement
B Illegal Goal
C Knowledge, Intent, and Participation
D open Act
III. DEFENSES
A. Statute of Limitations
B Variance
C Multiplicitous Indictment
D Withdrawal
E Other Defense
IV. CO-CONSPIRATOR HEARSAY command
A. Evidentiary Issues
B Sixth Amendment Issues
V ENFORCEMENT
A. Vicarious Liability
B Joinder and Severance
C Acquittal of Other Co-Conspirators
VI. SENTENCING

I. INTRODUCTION

Under 18 USC [section] 371 (the "Act") it is a crime to conspire to commit any offense against the United States or to defraud the United States. (1) A conspiracy is distinct from