
co-conspirators
Co-conspirators are individuals who work together with others to plan and carry out a criminal act. They share knowledge, intentions, and roles in the crime, acting collaboratively rather than independently. Each co-conspirator contributes to the conspiracy, and they can be held equally responsible for the illegal actions. The concept emphasizes their joint participation and mutual understanding that they are involved in a criminal plan, even if they perform different tasks within it. Essentially, co-conspirators are partners in crime, united in their unlawful goal.