A person charged with conspiracy does not need to know all the individuals who participated in the illegal act nor does the person need to know he or she agreed to commit a crime to face potential monetary fines, imprisonment, or both.
If you or a loved one is under investigation or has been charged with conspiracy, contact our office to request a free case evaluation at (424) 371-5930.
For example, in Ocasio v. United States, the Supreme Court noted that an extortion scheme between members of the Baltimore Police with Majestic Auto Repair Shop (Majestic) to take kickbacks in exchange for referrals to Majestic violated the Hobbs Act. The Court held a conspiracy to commit extortion can involve the participation of the victims of the crime, and the prosecution does not need to establish that each alleged conspirator actually agreed to commit the crime.[1]
Victor Sherman has helped his clients mitigate long prison terms, in some cases he has prevented his clients from serving prison time, and other times, Mr. Sherman has obtained the dismissal of all criminal charges filed against his clients. Contact us now to schedule a free initial consultation at (424) 371-5930.
[1] Ocasio v. U.S., 136 Ct. 1423 (2016).
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