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Conspiracy

what is the legal definition of conspiracy to manufacture 5 grams or less of methamphetamine, a class C felony


Asked on 3/21/09, 5:26 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Robert Luedeman solo practitioner

Re: Conspiracy

Here's conspiracy

706.1 CONSPIRACY.

1. A person commits conspiracy with another if, with the intent

to promote or facilitate the commission of a crime which is an

aggravated misdemeanor or felony, the person does either of the

following:

a. Agrees with another that they or one or more of them will

engage in conduct constituting the crime or an attempt or

solicitation to commit the crime.

b. Agrees to aid another in the planning or commission of the

crime or of an attempt or solicitation to commit the crime.

2. It is not necessary for the conspirator to know the identity

of each and every conspirator.

3. A person shall not be convicted of conspiracy unless it is

alleged and proven that at least one conspirator committed an overt

act evidencing a design to accomplish the purpose of the conspiracy

by criminal means.

4. A person shall not be convicted of conspiracy if the only

other person or persons involved in the conspiracy were acting at the

behest of or as agents of a law enforcement agency in an

investigation of the criminal activity alleged at the time of the

formation of the conspiracy.

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Answered on 3/24/09, 12:50 pm


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