Number: 98-413
Title: CRIMINAL LAW: THE "EXCULPATORY NO" DOCTRINE IS NOT A DEFENSE UNDER 18 U.S.C. 1001
Authors: Paul S. Wallace, Jr., American Law Division 
Abstract: In some judicial circuits, the "exculpatory no" doctrine has shielded from 18 U.S.C. 1001 liability an individual's denial of involvement in, or knowledge of criminal activity. In Brogan v. United States, the Supreme Court decided that there is no exception to 1001 criminal liability for a false statement consisting merely of an "exculpatory no."
Pages: 3
Date: Updated April 30, 1998