What is the current state of the law on admitting evidence of prior acts of conspiracy?
MultiRegion, United States of America
The following excerpt is from U.S. v. Kenny, 645 F.2d 1323 (9th Cir. 1981):
18 We would point out that "even if the conspiracy had ended prior to the recorded conversations, evidence of subsequent acts may be admitted 'to elucidate the nature of the prior conspiracy.' " United States v. King, 587 F.2d 956, 962 (9th Cir. 1978), quoting United States v. Testa, 548 F.2d 847, 852 (9th Cir. 1977).
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