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What the RICO Statute Means

Posted by Marcia Shein
On November 29, 2018
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organized crime, racketeering, RICO

The Purpose of The RICO Statute The RICO statute, or the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organization Act, was designed by the federal government as a measure to fight against organized crime in the United States. Being convicted of violating RICO can result in serious penalties. People who face RICO charges often benefit from obtaining the […]

Help with RICO Appeals

Posted by Marcia Shein
On May 7, 2018
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Federal Appeals, racketeering, RICO

A man was recently convicted on a five-count indictment for his participation in an effort that was designed to steal from a labor union. This complicated case offers a good example of one of the many ways in which a Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) case arises. Because RICO is a complicated area […]