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RICO (Racketeering Influence Corrupt Organizations) is a federal statute that holds criminally liable individuals who have been involved in a pattern of organized crime and conspiracy. Liability under the Act has expanded to include garden-variety fraud and other types of crime beyond the initial scope of the act
In any RICO case, the government must show that there was:
1) An enterprise: This enterprise can be illegal or legal, but it must be an organized venue conducting business. Our attorneys will investigate the charges against you to determine whether there was an enterprise under the law.
2) A pattern of racketeering: One instance of fraud, embezzlement or another crime that falls under the Act will not constitute a pattern of racketeering. We will thoroughly investigate your case and collect evidence to determine whether there was actually a pattern of racketeering to hold you or your loved one liable.
On October 15, 1970, the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (18 U.S.C. §§ 1961-1968), commonly referred to as the "RICO Act", became law.
The RICO Act allowed law enforcement to charge a person or group with racketeering, defined as committing multiple violations of certain varieties within a 10 year period.
The purpose of the RICO Act was stated as "the elimination of the infiltration of organized crime and racketeering into legitimate organizations operating in interstate
commerce
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