Conspiracy

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Criminal planning and agreement to commit a crime and taking an act in furtherance of the crime

A conspiracy is the criminal planning and carrying out of illegal activities by two or more people. At least one member of the conspiracy must perform some positive action in furtherance of the conspiracy.

Once at least one conspiracy member commits that act, all members of the conspiracy will be held jointly and criminally responsible for the crime.

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