Jim choate <ravage@bga.com> writes:
For a group to comit conspiracy they have to actually do something other than just talk about it. For example, you and I are discussing robbing a bank over lunch, nothing illegal about that. However(!), the instant you say "lets use my car" or "I have a gun we can use" then you have committed conspiracy. My (non-professional) understanding is that conspiracy just requires intent to commit a crime. Two people sitting around a table, throwing around hypothetics is no big deal. Two people, sitting around a table, making plans, OTOH, is.
It is my understanding that conspiracy is a felony even if the crime is a misdemeanor... I think you're right, although I'm not sure I understand that rationale behind it...
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