Miami Federal Conspiracy Attorney
You may have heard of a conspiracy, but what exactly is it and how can it be a crime? Generally speaking, a conspiracy is sort of a partnership in crime. A conspiracy exists when two or more people come together with the intent to violate the law, and then act on that intent. The crime of Conspiracy was created to address the dangers involved when people come together and join forces to commit criminal acts. Conspiracy laws enable the investigator to get beyond the first layer of visible members to find and prosecute the brains behind a criminal scheme.
The federal government unfairly tries to use guilt by association to win cases. A common strategy is for the federal government to charge conspiracy when there are multiple people involved. This means that innocent people are often held criminally responsible for the actions of those around them like friends, family members, and co-workers.
You need to defend yourself from conspiracy charges. Don’t delay. Contact a Miami federal conspiracy attorney from Asilia Law Firm right away.
Elements of Conspiracy
There are five elements required to convict someone of federal conspiracy:
- You must have two or more persons who
- Intentionally
- Make an agreement
- To violate federal law or defraud the United States and
- Commit some overt act in furtherance of the agreement
All five elements must be in place in order for someone to be convicted of a conspiracy crime.
Examples of Conspiracy
Federal conspiracy may include the following:
- Drug trafficking conspiracy. This is conspiracy to distribute controlled substances such as cocaine, heroin, marijuana, or methamphetamine.
- Racketeering conspiracy. This is conspiracy to engage in racketeering activity, such as money laundering, extortion, or bribery.
- Terrorism conspiracy. This is conspiracy to engage in acts of terrorism against the United States or its citizens, including planning attacks or providing material support to terrorist organizations.
- Bank fraud conspiracy. This is conspiracy to defraud financial institutions or obtain money, assets, or property owned or controlled by a financial institution.
- Identity theft conspiracy. This is conspiracy to steal personal identifying information for fraudulent purposes, such as accessing financial accounts, obtaining credit, or committing other crimes in someone else’s name.
- Cybercrime conspiracy. This is conspiracy to commit computer crimes, including hacking, identity theft, and malware distribution, against businesses or individuals.
- Espionage conspiracy. This is conspiracy to gather or transmit classified or sensitive information to foreign governments or entities, or to engage in acts of espionage against the United States.
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A federal conspiracy sentence depends on the underlying crime. There are variables involved, so use this to your advantage.
A Miami federal conspiracy attorney from Asilia Law Firm can assess your case and get you the best defense possible. We are ready to give you the justice you deserve. Schedule a free consultation today by filling out the online form or calling (786) 420-3014.