Waco Federal Conspiracy Attorney

One of the more complicated crimes under federal law is the criminal act of conspiracy. Any time that two or more parties agree to commit a crime or to accomplish some legal end through the commission of illegal actions, this is considered conspiracy. The planning of the crime does not have to be done in secret and federal law does not require any proof of intent to actually injure specific parties. This is a serious offense and if you have been arrested for conspiracy, you should get the help of a criminal defense attorney as soon as possible.

What is the crime of conspiracy in the Western District of Texas?

Conspiracy can involve only a general intent to break the law – specifics of a criminal act do not have to be planned out to justify a charge or arrest. Common examples of conspiracy often surround criminal acts such as money laundering, drug crimes, weapons offenses, and bank robberies. These cases can be very complex due to multiple numbers of “co-conspirators” being involved in such an act and the dynamics of law enforcement pressure or wiretaps. Each person involved in a conspiracy can be held legally liable for another co-conspirator’s illegal actions, and statements of one party against another can be used in trial proceedings. This can mean that having a legal team well-versed in procedure and federal law on your side is critical in the full protection of your rights.

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Charged with Conspiracy But Never Completed Crime

Many people who face federal conspiracy charges never even went through with the criminal act they were thinking about. If you have been accused or arrested of criminal conspiracy you need to contact a criminal defense lawyer immediately.

Information about Federal Conspiracy Charges

A conspiracy charge in federal court is when the government alleges that two or more individuals agreed together to commit a criminal act. A US Attorney must prove the following elements each beyond a reasonable doubt:

1. Two or more individuals agree to act;
2. The defendant understood the goal of the conspiracy (the criminal offense) and became a willing participant; and
3. For some offenses, at least one member of the conspiracy must take an affirmative step in furtherance of the criminal act.

Even if you don’t know about all the criminal conduct, the law still considers you to be a full member of the conspiracy.

Convictions from Federal Conspiracy Charges in Waco

You can face the same penalties as you would for the offense if the underlying crime was a misdemeanor, mail fraud, or wire fraud. When you only face conspiracy charges, you can face up to five years in federal prison in addition to fines. If at least one member of the conspiracy completed any criminal acts, you can face the penalties allowed by federal law for those acts. In order to know the specific penalties you may face, you should consult with a knowledgeable federal criminal defense law firm.

Defending Against Conspiracy Allegations in Federal Court

It is essential that you get a lawyer with the knowledge to defend against conspiracy charges. We ask some of these questions when we evaluate the government’s case against you.

• Did the conspiracy exist in the first place?
• Did you know you were agreeing to help with criminal activity?
• Were you a willful participant or did others coerce you into participating in some way?
• Can we suppress certain evidence against you?
• Can we get a jury instruction that certain evidence does not apply to you as an individual defendant?

We analyze the facts of your case to identify all possible methods to defend against conspiracy charges. We also have experience handling all types of criminal cases in federal court, so we can skillfully handle any accompanying charges.

Waco Conspiracy Lawyer

Conspiracy crime convictions carry serious consequences that can destroy your future. If you were arrested for conspiracy in Waco, you need an aggressive, experienced conspiracy defense attorney on your side. Our law firm has defended crimes in Waco for nearly 100 years. We know how to spot weaknesses in the prosecution’s conspiracy case. Call us for a free case evaluation at 254-753-6437.