1.   But because direct evidence of intent often is unavailable, intent may be proved by circumstantial evidence, he said.

2.   But murder charges would require proving intent, and the statute of limitations on lesser charges has run out.

3.   But the government is allowed to prove intent by the implications derived from other evidence.

4.   Given the subtle and even unconscious nature of much discrimination, plaintiffs forced to prove the intent behind discriminatory acts do not last long in the courthouse.

5.   If a judge rules we have to prove intent before we punish someone, the sport as we know it is going to go out of the window.

6.   In general, however, the IRS prefers to file civil cases, where the standard of evidence needed to prove intent is more relaxed.

7.   Proving intent is essential for such a prosecution, because without it, no crime occurred.

8.   The report shows that European law enforcement agencies use a mix of everyday criminal law and special acts that boost jail time if a terrorist intent is proven.

9.   This is about shackling free expression with the dire prospect that any creation could be later used to prove violent intent in a court of law.

10.   Under current law, the authorities must prove intent, she said.