”Criminal Conspiracy - An Agreement, conspiring, combining, or confederating with another person or persons to commit any offense.
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Conspiracy is one of the multiple “inchoate offenses” recognized by Florida law. Inchoate offenses are crimes that can be committed without ever completing the underlying crime. They include attempt, solicitation, and conspiracy. If the underlying crime is completed, conspiracy can be charged separately and can increase a defendant’s sentence accordingly.
What is Criminal Conspiracy?
Under Florida law, a conspiracy is an express or implied agreement between two or more people to commit a criminal offense, with the intent to have the offense actually committed. Although a conspiracy may relate to any agreed-upon criminal act, conspiracy prosecutions are most often used for serious felonies.
How does the court prove Criminal Conspiracy?
To prove the crime of conspiracy at trial, the prosecution must prove the following two elements beyond a reasonable doubt:
1- The intent of the defendant was that the offense (drug trafficking or any other crime) would be committed; and
2- In order to carry the intent, the defendant agreed, combined, or confederated with another person to cause the offense to be committed by either of them, or by one of them, or by some other person.
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Free ConsultationShould I Hire a Tampa Criminal Defense Lawyer?
Florida’s penalties for criminal conspiracy are severe and our Tampa criminal defense lawyers examine carefully every element of your case to provide you with the best possible defense at this difficult point in your life. Furthermore, defending criminal conspiracy charges requires the understanding of complex defenses which are unique to these types of cases. Contacting a criminal defense attorney early on ensures you’re not missing out from defenses that may not be available later on down the line.
All cases vary and the defenses for each are unique to thier situation. it would be near impossible to list all the potential defenses to Criminal Conspiracy, however below are some of the more popular defenses:
- Lack of Proof of Agreement;
- No Agreement to commit the same offense
- Mere Presence at the scene;
- Mere Aiding and Abetting;
- Minimal involvement without agreement;
Finding a Criminal Conspiracy Attorney In Tampa
If you have been charged with Criminal Conspiracy and you're in need of legal help, contact a criminal defense lawyer at The Law Office of Mahmud Yennes. We will work hard on your case!
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