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Key defense strategies for embezzlement charges, from challenging intent to negotiating restitution before indictment.
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18 U.S.C. § 371 — Conspiracy to commit offense or to defraud United States — law.cornell.edu:
If two or more persons conspire either to commit any offense against the United States, or to defraud the United States, or any agency thereof in any manner or for any purpose, and one or more of such persons do any act to effect the object of the conspiracy, each shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than five years, or both.
Fed. R. Crim. P. 2 — Purpose and construction — uscourts.gov:
just determination of every criminal proceeding, to secure simplicity in procedure and fairness in administration, and to eliminate unjustifiable expense and delay.
U.S. Department of Justice — About the Southern District of California — justice.gov:
The Southern District of California includes San Diego and Imperial Counties.