What is the case law on "criminal intent" and "criminal knowledge" in the context of sentencing?

MultiRegion, United States of America

The following excerpt is from United States v. Cifarelli, 401 F.2d 512 (2nd Cir. 1968):

Appellant's other points are equally without merit. The trial court's instructions on "criminal intent," knowledge" and "reasonable doubt" were adequate to apprise the jury of its obligations in these areas. There was sufficient evidence to convict appellant on all three counts. It was proper for the trial judge to consider evidence of other crimes for which appellant was neither tried nor convicted in determining sentence. United States v. Doyle, 348 F.2d 715, 721 (2d Cir. 1965). And, finally, the record does not support appellant's contention that he was denied the effective assistance of counsel. See United States v. Wright, 176 F.2d 376, 379 (2d Cir. 1949).

The judgment of conviction is affirmed.

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Notes:

* Of the Southern District of New York, sitting by designation.

Notes:

* Of the Southern District of New York, sitting by designation.

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