Georgia Conspiracy
Fed up with their low-paying jobs, three convenience store workers decide that one night they are going to steal from the store’s safe. In order to get to the money, one of them has to get the code from the district manager. The assistant manager with year’s of experience works hard to get promoted to manager knowing this is the only way to get the code by the district manager.
They plan to have two of the workers dress up in ski masks and pretend to rob the store by ransacking the place. It will take place after the store is closed, leaving only the third conspirator as the witness. They will report to the police that two unidentified people robbed the store, and then make a pact that whatever money they find will be split three ways. These workers have just been involved with conspiracy, a serious criminal charge in Georgia. If you have been charged with conspiracy, contact a Georgia conspiracy lawyer now!
In this example, the three workers took steps toward committing the crime of robbery. The one worker obtained the safe code while the other two planned to pretend to rob the store. Even if they never carry out the crime, they can be charged with conspiracy to rob.
Conspiracy always involves at least two people to make plans and/or preparations to commit a crime. The prosecution usually plans its attack by getting one person to rat out the other by offering them an enticing plea bargain. The idea is to separate the accused conspirators and trick them into thinking that the others have already testified against them. Thinking that the others have told investigators and police lies, they lie too as a form of retaliation. However, the defense can bring to light any interrogation techniques that it deems unlawful.
Remember, your defense attorney is there to stop you from making any self-incriminating statements. You need someone on your side to tell you the truth, stand up for you and defend you against a state or federal prosecutor. If there is misconduct on behalf of the prosecution, your attorney will protect your rights.
