Replies to post #49545 on Starfleet Innotech Inc (SFIO)

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I posted the Wiki for your benefit, not my own.

Despite this, you still do not understand what a conspiracy is.

Very simply put, it involves more than one person.

The case you've cited is irrelevant, as the 'cop' isn't a conspirator, therefore a false dichotomy.

In the SFIO case, the conspiracy was between SFIO's CEO and promoter. If the FBI had not been involved directly, it would still be a conspiracy as multiple parties were involved.


Here's the verb. Perhaps that will give you a clue.

http://www.thefreedictionary.com/conspire

con·spire (kn-spr)
v. con·spired, con·spir·ing, con·spires
v.intr.
1. To plan together secretly to commit an illegal or wrongful act or accomplish a legal purpose through illegal action.
2. To join or act together; combine: "Semisweet chocolate, cocoa powder, espresso, Cognac, and vanilla all conspire to intensify [the cake's] flavor" (Sally Schneider).


You need an overt act in furtherance of the conspiracy to commit conspiracy only. It does mean the complete crime was ever perpetrated.