I. INTRODUCTION A. 18 USC [...

I. INTRODUCTION

A. 18 USC [section] 287
B 31 USC [subsection] 3729-3733
II. natural mediums OF THE OFFENSE
A. Presentation of a Claim
B False, Fictitious, or Fraudulent Claims
C Knowledge
D Materiality
III. DEFENSE
A. Intent-Based Defense
B Double Jeopardy
IV. ENFORCEMENT
A. Enforcement Provisions
B Sentencing

I. INTRODUCTION

Congres enacted the first False Claims Act (1) ("FCA" or the "Act") in 1863 to combat rampant fraud in Civil War defense contracts. (2) Today, the FCA asks to protect government funds and one's own from fraudulent claims. (3) Section 287 of Title 18 of the