Illinois · Criminal Code of 2012 (720 ILCS 5)

720 ILCS 5 § 8-2: Conspiracy

Felony

What this law says, in plain English

Conspiracy occurs when a person intends an offense to be committed and agrees with another to commit it, with at least one overt act in furtherance. Sentences vary based on the underlying offense being conspired to commit.

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