Criminal Conspiracy
/ˈkrɪmənəl kənˈspɪrəsi/
Definitions
- (n.) An agreement between two or more persons to commit a criminal act or to accomplish a legal end by unlawful means.
The defendants were charged with criminal conspiracy for planning the robbery together.
Forms
- criminal conspiracies
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Commentary
Proof of both an agreement and an overt act in furtherance of that agreement is generally required to establish criminal conspiracy.
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