Which statement correctly states the elements of conspiracy?

• A. An agreement between two or more persons to commit an unlawful act, but no overt act is required
• B. An agreement between two or more persons to commit an unlawful act or to commit a lawful act by unlawful means, plus an overt act in furtherance of the agreement
• C. A solitary intent to commit a crime
• D. An admission by guilt

Answer: (B)

Conspiracy is formed when two or more people agree to commit a crime or to accomplish a crime by unlawful means, and there must be an overt act taken in furtherance of that agreement. This statement is correct because it explicitly includes both the agreement between two or more people and the requirement of an overt act that moves the plan forward, while also recognizing that the plan can target an unlawful act or a lawful act accomplished by unlawful means. The other ideas miss essential parts: a solitary intent lacks the necessary agreement, an admission by guilt isn’t an element of conspiracy, and an agreement without an overt act fails to show the plan advancing toward the crime.