The joint or ______ conception of conspiracy means that a charge of conspiracy against one conspirator will fail in the event that the other party to the conspiracy lacked the required mens rea.
A) plurality
B) bilateral
C) unilateral
D) chain

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The bilateral conception of conspiracy requires that all parties involved in the conspiracy have the intent to commit the crime, meaning if one party does not have the required mens rea, charges against the others can fail.

The Joint or ______ Conception of Conspiracy Means That a Charge