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Definition: An agreement between two or more persons to commit a crime, combined with an overt act in furtherance of the conspiracy. In Florida, conspiracy to commit a felony is punishable one degree below the target offense.
Category: Criminal Offenses · Statute: F.S. 777.04 · Source: Florida Legislature
Florida Statute 777.04(3)"A person who agrees, conspires, combines, or confederates with another person... to commit any offense commits the offense of criminal conspiracy."
Elements
- An agreement between two or more people to commit a crime
- An overt act in furtherance of the agreement
- Intent to commit the target offense
Penalties & Bail
Conspiracy is punished one degree below the target offense. Conspiracy to commit a 1st degree felony = 2nd degree felony. Bail ranges widely based on the target crime.