O88.2 Causing Interstate Travel in Execution of a Scheme to Defraud
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- Instruction
- O88.2
- Statute
- 18 U.S.C. § 2314 (Second Paragraph)
- Edition
- Eleventh Circuit Pattern Jury Instructions (Criminal Cases), revised July 2026
- Official source
- Official PDF, page 629
Elements
Quoted word for word from the official text. Eleventh Circuit Pattern Jury Instructions (Criminal Cases), revised July 2026.
The Defendant can be found guilty of this crime only if all the following facts are proved beyond a reasonable doubt:
(1) the Defendant transported or caused to be transported, or induced travel by [victim’s name] in interstate commerce;
(2) the purpose of the travel was to carry out or conceal a scheme to defraud [him] [her];
(3) the Defendant knew the scheme was fraudulent and acted with intent to defraud [victim’s name]; and
(4) the purpose of the scheme to defraud was to get money or property worth at least $5,000 from the victim.
Related practice page
Cargo Theft & Interstate Stolen Property in Miami
Official source: Official PDF, page 629
Official jury instruction text reproduced for information. It is not legal advice; the instruction given in a case depends on the facts and the court.