Wharton's Rule
- A legal principle forbidding the charging of two individuals for conspiring to commit a specific crime if the nature of the crime necessitates the involvement of at least two persons
- Wharton's Rule was applied in the case, resulting in no conviction for conspiracy.
- The attorney referred to Wharton's Rule to argue against the charges of conspiracy.
- Due to the requirements of the crime being such that at least two people were necessary, Wharton's Rule came into play to safeguard against a conspiracy charge.
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