What are the three elements that comprise conspiracy? What is the actus reus of the crime? What is the mens rea of the crime?
What will be an ideal response?
Conspiracy is: (1) an agreement (2) between two or more persons (3) to commit an unlawful act or a lawful act in an unlawful manner. The actus reus of the crime is the agreement. The mens rea of the crime is the intent to commit an unlawful act or a lawful act in an unlawful manner.
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What will be an ideal response?
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