Mann Act Prosecution

In US v. Hoffman, No. 09-3651, defendant’s conviction and sentence for transporting five minor females across state lines for the purpose of engaging in illegal sexual activity in violation of the Mann Act are affirmed where 1) the evidence supported the jury’s conclusion that at all times defendant’s intent in transporting the girls across state lines was for the purpose of engaging in illegal sexual activity; and 2) given the court’s sentencing colloquy, the record reflects that the court appropriately based the sentence on the sum of the evidence in light of the advisory sentencing Guidelines and the court’s analysis of the 18 U.S.C. section 3553(a) factors.

 

Related Resources

  • Read the Eighth Circuit’s Decision in US v. Hoffman, No. 09-3651

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