______ proves that an agreement by two persons to commit a crime requires that the voluntary and cooperative action of two persons cannot constitute a conspiracy.
A) Gebardi rule
B) Pinkerton rule
C) RICO
D) Wharton's rule

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Wharton's rule states that when a crime inherently requires the participation of two persons, they cannot be charged with conspiracy for simply agreeing to commit the offense. This is because the essence of conspiracy is the agreement to commit a crime, and if the crime by its nature involves cooperative action, the agreement does not elevate their cooperation to a conspiracy.

______ Proves That an Agreement by Two Persons to Commit