A conspiracy is an agreement between two or more people to commit an illegal act. Because drug enterprises require communication and agreement between individuals, conspiracy charges are a commonly used method for police and law enforcement to ensnare many people, sometimes entire networks, in large-scale, long-term “projects” designed to apprehend and dismantle organized crime.
Conspiracy charges are among the most complex in criminal law. Large amounts of money and drugs are usually involved, as well as huge teams of police and prosecutors. Several people are facing charges at the same time, sometimes dozens of people. Wiretaps, search warrants and forfeiture applications are routine in these cases. There are many specialized rules and interpretations, such as the “co-conspirators’ exception to the hearsay rule”, and police officers, lawyers, or even judges sometimes have difficulty understanding them or applying them correctly. For this reason, you need a lawyer with the skills and experience to handle a conspiracy case properly. At The Defence Group, we have lawyers who are former federal prosecutors. There is no one better to defend a case than someone who has been on the other side.