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Gang-Related Conspiracy Charges in New York City

Conspiracy in the Sixth Degree is defined as the criminal act of agreeing with one or more person(s) to engage in criminal activity. This is a class B misdemeanor. 

It must be shown the person had the intent – either through conscious objective or purpose to be proven guilty of this crime. 

The law also clearly states that it is not considered a defense to have not known about the criminal nature of the agreement. Not all people in the agreement need to be found guilty for one of them to be proven guilty.

The following must be proven to be found guilty:

  • The defendant agreed to commit a crime with one or more individuals
  • The defendant agreed with the full intention to perform
  • The defendant committed at least one related “allegedly overt act”

Conspiracy in the Sixth Degree

A person is guilty of conspiracy in the sixth degree when, with intent that conduct constituting a crime be performed, he agrees with one or more persons to engage in or cause the performance of such conduct. It is a class B misdemeanor.

Conspiracy in the Fifth Degree

Conspiracy to either commit a felony or commit a crime with a minor under the age of 16. This is a class A misdemeanor. 

Conspiracy in the Fourth Degree

Conspiracy to commit a class B or C felony, commit a felony with a minor under the age of 16, or commit money laundering. This is a class E felony.

Conspiracy in the Third Degree

Conspiracy to commit a class B or C felony with a minor under the age of 16. This is a class D felony. 

Conspiracy in the Second Degree

Conspiracy to commit a class A felony. This is a class B felony. 

Conspiracy in the First Degree

Conspiracy to commit a class A felony with a minor under the age of 16. This is a class A-I felony.

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