CFE – Law — Question 14

Which of the following is a legal element that the government must show to prove a criminal conspiracy?

Answer options

• A. The defendant knew all the details or objectives of the conspiracy.
• B. The defendant knew the identity of all the participants in the conspiracy.
• C. One of the conspirators knowingly committed an overt act in furtherance of the conspiracy.
• D. The conspirators accomplished the purpose of the conspiracy that was initially established.

Correct answer: A

Explanation

Option A is correct because the government must prove that the defendant had knowledge of the conspiracy's details or objectives. Options B and D are incorrect as they focus on the identity of the participants and the success of the conspiracy, which are not required elements to prove a conspiracy. Option C, while related, does not address the knowledge requirement of the defendant.