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Conspiracy

What is Conspiracy?      It exist when two or more persons come into an agreement concerning the commission of a felony and decide to commit it.      General Rule:      Mere conspiracy or proposal to commit a felony is not punishable since they are only preparatory acts.       Exception:      Mere conspiracy or proposal to commit a felony is punishable in cases where the law specifically provides a  penalty thereof.      Requisites: 1. Two or more persons came to an agreement; 2. The agreement concerned the commission of a felony; and 3. The execution of the felony be decided upon. The law specifically provides penalty for mere conspiracy in:  Revised Penal Code: 1. Treason 2. Rebellion 3. Insurrection 4. Coup d'etat 5. Sedition 6. Monopolies and Combinations  in restraint of trade. Special law: 1. Selected acts  committed under Dangerous Drugs Act 2. Espio...