Wharton's Rule
noun
Whar·ton's Rule
ˈhwȯrt-ᵊnz-
: a rule that prohibits the prosecution of two persons for conspiracy to commit a particular offense when the offense in question can only be committed by at least two persons
Note: Wharton's Rule does not apply when legislative intent is to the contrary (as when the legislation imposes a separate punishment for conspiracy to commit a particular crime).
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“Wharton's Rule.” Merriam-Webster.com Legal Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/legal/Wharton%27s%20Rule. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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