Conspiracy is a Crime
In Michigan, conspiracy is a crime that is defined as “the agreement between two or more persons to commit any crime.” The crime of conspiracy could be considered complete even if the actual crime is never committed.
Conspiracy is a felony in Michigan, and the penalties for conspiracy can be severe. The penalties for conspiracy depend on the severity of the crime that was conspired to commit.
If you are accused of conspiracy in Michigan, it is important to speak with an experienced criminal defense attorney. An attorney can help you understand the charges against you and can fight to protect your rights.
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(d) Any person convicted of conspiring to commit a legal act in an illegal manner shall be punished by imprisonment in the state prison for not more than 5 years or by a fine of not more than $10,000.00, or both such fine and imprisonment in the discretion of the court.
THE MICHIGAN PENAL CODE (EXCERPT)
Act 328 of 1931
750.157a Conspiracy to commit offense or legal act in illegal manner; penalty.
Sec. 157a.
Any person who conspires together with 1 or more persons to commit an offense prohibited by law, or to commit a legal act in an illegal manner is guilty of the crime of conspiracy punishable as provided herein:
(a) Except as provided in paragraphs (b), (c) and (d) if commission of the offense prohibited by law is punishable by imprisonment for 1 year or more, the person convicted under this section shall be punished by a penalty equal to that which could be imposed if he had been convicted of committing the crime he conspired to commit and in the discretion of the court an additional penalty of a fine of $10,000.00 may be imposed.
(b) Any person convicted of conspiring to violate any provision of this act relative to illegal gambling or wagering or any other acts or ordinances relative to illegal gambling or wagering shall be punished by imprisonment in the state prison for not more than 5 years or by a fine of not more than $10,000.00, or both such fine and imprisonment.
(c) If commission of the offense prohibited by law is punishable by imprisonment for less than 1 year, except as provided in paragraph (b), the person convicted under this section shall be imprisoned for not more than 1 year nor fined more than $1,000.00, or both such fine and imprisonment.
(d) Any person convicted of conspiring to commit a legal act in an illegal manner shall be punished by imprisonment in the state prison for not more than 5 years or by a fine of not more than $10,000.00, or both such fine and imprisonment in the discretion of the court.
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