Regionals Case Law

Question 1

State v. LaRue

Answer 1

“defraud” means the act of knowingly obtaining some benefit for oneself or for another by deception, or knowingly cause some detriment to another entity or person through deception

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Question 2

State v. Webb

Answer 2

wire communications includes digital and cellular communications

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Question 3

State v. Cawthon

Answer 3

wire fraud requires intent, but if defendant engaged in scheme to knowingly sell stolen property or aided others in the theft of property so they could later purchase the stolen items, that would satisfy the intent prong

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