This legal document, likely a jury instruction from Case 1:20-cr-00330-PAE, clarifies the legal concept of 'conscious avoidance' in the context of conspiracy charges. It distinguishes between knowingly participating in a conspiracy and merely knowing its objective, explaining that conscious avoidance can be considered for the latter but not as a substitute for proving intentional joining of a conspiracy. The document provides guidance on how to assess a defendant's knowledge and actions regarding a conspiracy.
| Name | Role | Context |
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| Defendant | Party in a legal case |
The individual whose conduct and knowledge regarding a conspiracy are being assessed.
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| you | Recipient of instructions |
Addressed directly, likely referring to the jury or a reader of legal instructions.
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| I | Speaker/Instructor |
The person explaining the legal concepts, likely a judge or prosecutor.
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"deliberately closing her eyes"Source
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