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Originally posted by Fair and Equitable
Interestingly, a google search of "conspiracy to commit armed robbery" returns about 10,000 hits, many of which contain examples of people being arrested even though an armed robbery was not actually committed. Also, an admittedly quick review of conspiracy statutes found no examples which required the suspect to "really attempt" the robbery in order to obtain a conviction.
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Conspiracy requires an act in furtherance of the object of the conspiracy. This is loosely interpreted. Driving to the bank with the guns in the car is enough, even if no one gets out (though affirmatively withdrawing from the conspiracy is a defense).
As noted, I disagree with balt on the significance of "who started it."
