Criminal Law
Introduction
How The Criminal Process Begins
Differences From The Civil Courts
Searches And Seizures
Grand Juries
Indictment
Arrest, Interrogation and Bail
Plea Bargains
Defenses and Exceptions
Evidence
Trial
Specific Offenses
Abduction
Arson
Assault and Battery
Attempted Crimes
Bigamy
Blackmail or Extortion
"Bounced" or Worthless Checks
Bribery
Burglary
Carjacking
Conspiracy
Computer Crimes
Criminal Trespass
Disorderly Conduct
Driving While Intoxicated
Drug or Narcotic Crimes
Drunkeness
Embezzlement
Endangering a Child
Failure to Render Aid
Forgery
Gambling
Harassment
Homicide
Incest
Identity Theft
Juvenile Crimes
Kidnapping
Larceny or Theft
Libel
Obscenity
Perjury
Prostitution
Rape
Receipt of Stolen Goods
Robbery
Stalking
Terroristic Threats
Weapons Possession
Sentencing
Parole
Retaining a Criminal Defense Attorney
Your Criminal Case
Conspiracy
Conspiracy, or a scheme with others to commit a criminal act, is in and of itself, a separate crime. Generally, state laws define it as an unlawful combination or agreement by two or more individuals to participate in a criminal act. Four elements are necessary for a conspiracy conviction:
- an agreement between the parties;
- specific intent by the parties to commit the criminal act;
- an unlawful object used or planned to be used in committing the criminal act; and
- overt or purposeful acts on the part of the participants.
A gang of thieves, for example, that rob banks is charged under the conspiracy laws in addition to robbery charges.