An agreement constituting conspiring to commit an offense may be inferred from the acts of the parties. Which term describes this concept?

• A. Conspires to Commit
• B. Combination
• C. Criminal Street Gang
• D. Foreign Terrorist Organization

Answer: (A)

Conspiracy is shown when there is an agreement between two or more people to commit a crime, and that agreement can be inferred from the parties’ actions in furtherance of the plan. The term described here captures that idea: when the acts of the individuals indicate they have an agreement to commit an offense, you’ve got conspiracy, even if the exact words aren’t spoken.

In practice, you might see two people discuss a crime and then take steps toward carrying it out—buying supplies, meeting to plan, or coordinating actions—which can prove the existence of the agreement to commit the crime. The other options point to different legal concepts or groups and don’t describe the notion of an inferred agreement to commit an offense.