Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

Re: Racketerring and Corrupt Organizations

Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO), 18 U.S.C. 1961-1968 (1970), made criminal "enterprise," or illicit activity that is run like a business, illegal and applied harsh penalties to those engaged in it. RICO included provisions against fraud, corruption, and violence and allowed federal prosecutors broad powers to attack organized crime elements or other groups involved in certain "patterns" of illicit conduct. It has been used successfully against a wide variety of offenders, and many states have modeled laws on its provisions. Should you require further information regarding RICO or any other criminal matter, please call (800) 382-3100.