corrupt motive doctrine

corrupt-motive doctrine. Criminal law. The rule that conspiracy is punishable only if the agreement was entered into with an evil purpose, not merely with an intent to do the illegal act. • This doctrine — which originated in People v. Powell, 63 N.Y. 88 (1875) — has been rejected by the Model Penal Code. — Also termed Powell doctrine. [Cases: Conspiracy 24.

5. C.J.S. Conspiracy §§ 111–112.]

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译员何巍，毕业于欧洲一流的高级翻译学院，专注翻译各种与生命科学有关的法律文件。