United States v. Mintmire

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• explaining that “corruptly,” as used in Section 1512(c)(2), means “with an improper purpose and to engage in conduct knowingly and dishonestly with the specific intent to subvert, impede or obstruct”
• affirming § 1512(c)(2) conviction for attempted obstruction where lawyer coached witness to conceal truth from grand jury
• affirming § 1512(c)(2) conviction for attempted obstruction where lawyer coached witness to conceal truth from grand jury
• identifying as elements of a § 1512(c)(2) offense (1) an official proceeding was occurring; (2) the defendant “engaged in conduct which constituted a substantial step toward the commission of the crime”; (3) the defendant acted “corruptly”; and (4
• identifying as elements of a § 1512(c)(2) offense (1) an official proceeding was occurring; (2) the defendant \engaged in conduct which constituted a substantial step toward the commission of the crime\; (3) the defendant acted \corruptly\; and (4
• prosecution under subsection (c)(2) based in part on the defendant's at- tempt to orchestrate a witness's grand jury testimony

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