FEDERAL LESSER INCLUDED OFFENSES CHECKLIST
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18 USC 1708 - MAIL THEFT

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OFFENSES NOT INCLUDED:

1. Obstruction of mails. (18 USC 1708.) (United States v. Henderson, 588 F2d 157 (5th Cir. 1979)[even assuming obstruction of mails under is lesser included offense, lesser-included offense instruction was not necessary when, on facts of particular case, both statutes covered exactly same ground since only disputed factual element regarding defendant is whether he knowingly participated in criminal activity, element essential to both offenses].)