Hart v. United States

Issue: (1) Whether 18 U.S.C. § 2422(b) which makes it a crime "to knowingly persuade, induce, entice, or coerce any individual who has not attained the age of 18 years to engage in . . . any sexual activity for which any person can be charged with a criminal offense" requires a jury to come to a unanimous verdict on a single, specific underlying criminal offense for which the defendant could be charged; and (2) whether concurrent conviction under 18 U.S.C. § 2422 and 18 U.S.C. § 2251 which also criminalizes the sexual exploitation of children violates the Double Jeopardy Clause of the Fifth Amendment to the United States Constitution.

Briefs and Documents

Certiorari-stage documents

• Opinion below (6th Cir.)
• Petition for certiorari
• Brief in opposition (forthcoming)