Conspiracy can be a broad and complex crime, but is generally defined as an agreement between two or more persons to engage jointly in an unlawful or criminal act. In some cases such an act may not be considered illegal when there is only one individual involved, but becomes a crime when there are more. Federal conspiracy crimes include conspiracy to engage in criminal activity such as money laundering, conspiracy to manufacture drugs, conspiracy to violate federal laws, or conspiracy to manufacture weapons.
In Rhode Island, and most other states conspiracy is governed by a statute in the Federal court and most State courts. Before being codified in State and Federal statutes, the crime of conspiracy was little more than an agreement to engage in an unlawful act with the intentions of carrying it out. Although many people are not aware of it, conspiracy is considered a separate criminal activity from any crime to which it is attached. For example, if two people plan on kidnapping an individual and follow through with the crime, they may be found guilty of both conspiracy, and kidnapping.
Sentences for conspiracy start with the federal maximum penalty of five years in prison, and can be compounded by any other State and Federal violations. Conspiracy charges can be prosecuted by different entities such as The Department of Justice, the FBI, or even state and local law agencies.
If you or someone you know has been charged with conspiracy, contact Criminal Defense Attorney John L. Calcagni at the Law Office of Calcagni now at (401) 351-5100 for a free consultation.
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The Law Office of John L. Calcagni III offers clients representation in the areas of Criminal Defense, Military Defense, Federal Criminal Defense, OUI Defense in MA , and Assault and Battery matters. John L. Calcagni, III is licensed to practice in state and federal courts in the States of Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, Florida, and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Please call (401) 351-5100 to arrange for a free consultation about your case. If you cannot make it to one of our offices, we will to come to your home or detention center.
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