How many individuals are required to be involved in a criminal conspiracy?

In the context of criminal conspiracy under Pennsylvania law, a conspiracy involves a collaborative agreement between two or more individuals who intend to commit a crime. By definition, a conspiracy cannot exist with just one person because the essence of a conspiracy lies in the collaboration and agreement between multiple parties to engage in unlawful conduct. The collaboration demonstrates a shared intent and operational planning that is fundamental to the offense. Therefore, the requirement for "two or more people" reflects the critical component of mutual agreement, which distinguishes conspiracy from an individual crime. This foundational principle ensures that there is an understanding and collective action directed towards the criminal objective.