This defense to conspiracy provides that a conspiracy cannot occur when two persons are required for the commission of a crime.

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Wharton's Rule states that a conspiracy cannot be charged if the number of people involved is only enough to commit the crime itself, meaning if a crime inherently requires two people, those two people cannot be charged with conspiracy for merely agreeing to commit the crime.

This Defense to Conspiracy Provides That a Conspiracy Cannot Occur