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What is the Racketeer Influence & Corrupt Organizations Act?
The Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) was designed to address and penalize organized crime. This federal law allows the government to prosecute ringleaders of a criminal organization, and not just the accused individual following the orders.
Any individual or group that commits 2 or more criminal acts within 10 years that involve racketeering and interstate commerce may be charged under this law, as explained under the United States Code Sections 1961-1968.
Examples of potential racketeering crimes include:
- Embezzlement
- Drug trafficking
- Terrorist acts
- Money laundering
- Immigration and National Act violations
- Weapons trafficking
- Counterfeiting
- Murder
- Gambling
- Kidnapping / false imprisonment
- Bank fraud
- Obstruction of justice
- Human trafficking
- Extortion
RICO was originally designed to target offenses committed by high-profile crime organizations. The penalties of a racketeering conviction are serious and heavy because they are regulated by the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI).
If you have been charged with racketeering, it is crucial that you connect with an experienced Long Island lawyer who can stand up for you at this time. The outcome of your case is highly dependent on the ability of your lawyer – get the compelling defense of our RICO defense firm.
Contact Our RICO Attorney in Long Island Today
At The Law Offices of Scott Gross, P.C., our attorney is a former prosecutor with years of experience. Our team has the ability as well as the resources necessary to defend clients facing serious criminal charges like racketeering.
We work hard to build strong attorney-client relationships, and part of this is being available when our clients need us. When working with us, you can be confident that you will be able to talk to your lawyer 24/7, even on weekends. We strive for full accessibility, because we believe our clients deserve informed and attentive services.
Written By Scott Gross
Scott Gross is the founder and lead criminal defense attorney at the Law Offices of Scott Gross. In 2006, Mr. Gross was appointed as an Assistant District Attorney in Suffolk County, New York. Scott Gross has handled thousands of criminal cases at all levels, many of which were high-profile matters followed by various media outlets. Because of his experience in Suffolk County, Mr. Gross is highly-skilled in defense trial techniques and rules of evidence for individuals facing criminal charges.
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