Which option correctly identifies the elements of conspiracy?

• A. An agreement between two or more persons to commit a crime and an overt act toward that crime.
• B. Intent to commit a crime only.
• C. A plan created by a single individual.
• D. A mere thought of committing a crime.

Answer: (A)

Conspiracy happens when two or more people join together to commit a crime and someone takes a concrete step toward carrying that plan forward. The two pieces matter: the agreement to work together and an overt act that moves the plan toward execution. Without at least two people agreeing, there’s no conspiracy. And without an overt act beyond mere planning or thought, many jurisdictions don’t treat it as conspiracy, even if the plan exists. So the option that mentions both an agreement between two or more persons and an overt act toward the crime best captures what conspiracy requires. The other choices reflect thoughts or actions by a single person or mere contemplation, which don’t meet the definition.