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Justice Manual § 4-8.215
Strict Misdemeanor Liability and “Park” Misdemeanor Liability Under the FDCA
A misdemeanor conviction under the FDCA does not require proof of fraudulent intent, or even of knowing or willful conduct. CPB attempts wherever possible to bring felony charges to deal with fraudulent behavior. Nevertheless, misdemeanor liability can attach to behavior that may not merit felony prosecution. What is more, an individual who stands in responsible relation to the violative conduct, even if he or she did not engage in the conduct itself, may be liable under the “responsible corporate officer” doctrine (the so-called Park doctrine).
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[updated January 2021]
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- 2026-09-20
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