Conspiracy is a complicated area of criminal law. In general terms, a “conspiracy” is an agreement or partnership for a criminal purpose. Each member or the alleged conspiracy becomes the agent or partner of every other member.

When evaluating the prospect of criminal allegations of conspiracy, consider whether some sort of agreement (formal or informal) was in place. Additionally, this “agreement” needs to be followed by the commission of any overt act to further the conspiracy.

The following elements of criminal conspiracy must be proven by the California prosecutor:

1. Two or more persons came to an “understanding” to commit a criminal act
2. The accused knew of the criminal purpose and willfully joined in
3. Any of the conspirators knowingly committed an overt act to advance the objective of the conspiracy

In order to make sure that your rights are accurately and aggressively defended after being charged with conspiracy in Southern California, you should contact the experienced Southern California criminal defense law firm of Wallin & Klarich. Our attorneys have been helping those accused of crimes for more than 30 years. Wallin & Klarich has the legal resources and knowledge to assist you in obtaining a successful outcome. Call Wallin & Klarich today at (888) 280-6839 or visit www.wklaw.com to find out more about how we can help.