Conspiracy to commit an offense (18 U.S.C. 371) is a federal offense that involves two or more people agreeing to commit a crime, and taking an action in furtherance of that agreement. This offense is typically charged when a person or group of people plan to commit a federal crime, such as fraud or drug trafficking. The basic elements of a conspiracy to commit an offense (18 U.S.C. 371) are: 1. An agreement: The defendant must have agreed with another person to commit a crime. 2. An overt act: The defendant must have taken some action in furtherance of the agreement. 3. Specific intent: The defendant must have intended to commit the crime. 4. Knowledge of the criminal nature of the agreement: The defendant must have been aware that the agreement made was to commit a crime. 5. Completion of the crime: The crime must have been completed successfully. Different types of conspiracy include: • Conspiracy to commit fraud • Conspiracy to commit murder • Conspiracy to commit drug trafficking • Conspiracy to commit money laundering • Conspiracy to commit tax evasion • Conspiracy to commiterrorisssssssssssm.sm