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People v. Lauria

California Court of Appeal (1967) | 251 Cal. App. 2d 471; 59 Cal. Rptr. 628; 1967 Cal. App. LEXIS 1995

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TL;DR: An answering service owner provided services to known prostitutes. The court held that his mere knowledge of their illegal activities, which were misdemeanors, was insufficient to establish the requisite intent to participate in a criminal conspiracy without further evidence of direct participation or a special interest.

Legal Significance: This case establishes a crucial test for conspiracy liability for suppliers of legal goods or services. It holds that mere knowledge of a customer's illegal use is insufficient to prove intent, requiring either direct evidence, a "special interest" in the venture, or knowledge of a serious felony.

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