Penalties for RICO Under RICO, someone who has committed at least 2 acts of racketeering activity (drawn from a list of 27 federal crimes and 8 state crimes) within a 10-period can be charged with racketeering. Those who are accused … more

What is RICO? The Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO), is a federal law that provides for extended criminal penalties and a civil cause of action for acts done as part of an ongoing criminal organization. Specifically, RICO focuses … more

The federal Racketeering Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act, passed in 1970, were enacted to fight organized crime in the United States. The government enacted the RICO Act out of a growing fear of organized mob crimes infiltrating unions and companies. The RICO Act … more