Wharton's Rule

noun

Whar·ton's Rule | \ ˈhwȯrt-ᵊnz-\

Legal Definition of Wharton's Rule

: 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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