This page outlines conspiracy laws, focusing on wheel and chain conspiracies. Wheel conspiracies have a central figure connected to members, while chain conspiracies consist of independent participant...This page outlines conspiracy laws, focusing on wheel and chain conspiracies. Wheel conspiracies have a central figure connected to members, while chain conspiracies consist of independent participants. The Pinkerton rule holds conspirators liable for foreseeable crimes, while Wharton's rule limits conspiracy to more than two people.