§ 62-31. Criminal conspiracy.  


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  • (a)

    Defined . Criminal conspiracy is the agreement or combination of two or more persons for the specific purpose of committing any crime; provided that an agreement or combination to commit a crime shall not amount to a criminal conspiracy unless, in addition to such agreement or combination, one or more of such parties does an act in furtherance of the object of the agreement or combination.

    (b)

    Prosecution. Where the intended basic crime has been consummated, the conspirators may be tried for either the conspiracy or the completed offense, and a conviction for one shall not bar a prosecution for the other.

    (c)

    Prohibited. Whoever is a party to a criminal, conspiracy shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.

(City Code 1965, § 10-31)

State law reference

Similar provisions, R.S. 14:26.