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Penal Law § 105.20 · Article 105. Conspiracy

Conspiracy; pleading and proof; necessity of overt act

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§ 105.20 Conspiracy; pleading and proof; necessity of overt act.

A person shall not be convicted of conspiracy unless an overt act is alleged and proved to have been committed by one of the conspirators in furtherance of the conspiracy.

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Law content up to date as of October 23, 2026, as published by the New York State Senate (Open Legislation)
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https://legislation.nysenate.gov/pdf/laws/PEN105.20
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