United States Fifth Circuit

Under 18 USC 401(1), the element of intent requires proof beyond a reasonable doubt that the accused attorney engaged in conduct that he knew would interrupt or obstruct the orderly process of the administration of justice rather than wrongful intent.

Appellate Information

• Decided 11/27/2001
• Published 11/27/2001

Judges

• SCHELL, District Judge:, Before KING, Chief Judge, BARKSDALE, Circuit Judge, and SCHELL, District Judge.

Court

• United States Fifth Circuit

Counsel

• For Appellant:
  
• Herbert V. Larson, Jr. (argued), New Orleans, LA, for Appellant.


• For Appellees:
  
• Eric Jon Beste (argued), Claudius B. Modesti, U.S. Dept. of Justice, Crim. Div. Fraud Section, Washington, DC, for Appellee.