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ACFE CFE-Law Exam - Topic 3 Question 65 Discussion

Actual exam question for ACFE's CFE-Law exam
Question #: 65
Topic #: 3
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Which of the following is a legal element that the government must show to prove a cnminal conspiracy?

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Suggested Answer: C

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Fernanda
2 months ago
D is not necessary; you can still conspire without knowing everyone.
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Chau
2 months ago
C seems too strict; not everyone knows all the details.
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Elly
2 months ago
I think B is more important, though.
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Shakira
3 months ago
A is definitely a key element!
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Camellia
3 months ago
Wait, do you really need to know everyone involved? That seems odd.
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Anika
3 months ago
I feel like C is too strict; I don't think the defendant needs to know all the details, just enough to be part of the conspiracy.
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Judy
4 months ago
I'm not sure about B; it seems like the conspirators don't have to accomplish their goal for it to be a conspiracy, right?
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Ciara
4 months ago
I remember practicing a question about conspiracy where it mentioned the need for an overt act, so I feel like A might be the right choice here.
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Hermila
4 months ago
I think option A sounds familiar because we discussed how an overt act is necessary for conspiracy, but I'm not completely sure if it has to be by one of the conspirators.
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Graciela
4 months ago
I'm a little unsure, but I'm going to go with A. The question is specifically asking about a legal element, so that seems like the most relevant answer.
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Kenny
4 months ago
I'm not totally confident on this, but I'm leaning towards A as the correct answer. The other options don't seem to match the legal requirements as well.
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Inocencia
5 months ago
Okay, I think I've got this. The key is that the government just needs to show that one of the conspirators took some action, not that the overall purpose of the conspiracy was accomplished.
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Floyd
5 months ago
Hmm, I'm a bit confused on this one. I'll have to think through the elements of a criminal conspiracy to decide which one is the legal requirement.
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Junita
5 months ago
I'm pretty sure the answer is A. The government has to show that one of the conspirators committed an overt act in furtherance of the conspiracy.
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Nathalie
5 months ago
But A makes sense because it shows active participation.
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Isidra
6 months ago
I disagree, I believe it's C.
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Starr
6 months ago
I'm going with A. Gotta love those overt acts - it's like the conspirators are waving a big flag saying 'Hey, we're up to no good!'
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Nada
6 months ago
Haha, the government asking you to know the identities of all the participants? That's just wishful thinking on their part.
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Pa
2 months ago
A is the most practical choice here.
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Jennie
2 months ago
They should focus on the actions, not identities.
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Lasandra
3 months ago
Exactly! Option D is unrealistic.
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Nakisha
3 months ago
Right? It's impossible to know everyone involved.
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Nathalie
6 months ago
I think the answer is A.
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Joaquin
7 months ago
D seems too specific. I'm going with B - the conspirators don't have to succeed, they just need to have a shared purpose.
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Chun
6 months ago
I think A is also important, as it shows active participation in furthering the conspiracy.
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Melina
6 months ago
I agree, B is the correct answer. Success of the conspiracy is not necessary.
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Reuben
7 months ago
I think the answer is A. The government has to show that at least one of the conspirators took a concrete step towards the conspiracy.
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Zack
6 months ago
User 1: I think the answer is A. The government has to show that at least one of the conspirators took a concrete step towards the conspiracy.
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