United States v. Humberto Melchor-Lopez, United States of America v. Gregory Kommatas

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• recognized “essential elements” of conspiracy, including overt act, as required in prosecution under 21 U.S.C.. § 846
• conspiracy requires proof of both “an intention and agreement to accomplish a specific illegal objective”
• unacceptable conditions attached to conditional agreement and \agreement to negotiate a purchase\ rather than agreement to purchase did not constitute conspiracy
• “[Simple knowledge, approval of, or acquiescence in the object or purpose of the conspiracy, without an intention and agreement to accomplish a specific illegal objective, is not sufficient to make one a conspirator.”

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