There is no question that being charged under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) is a serious charge. These charges are brought by federal prosecutors and they are not brought lightly. If you are accused of racketeering or any RICO violation, then it is likely that there is strong evidence.
You cannot turn to just any criminal defense attorney. Instead, you need an attorney who is experienced in racketeering defense. You need Chambers Law Firm. We have experience with these charges and we know how to best defend you. There is no firm you can count on to work as aggressively or tirelessly as we will to protect your rights. Read on to learn more and then contact us at 714-760-4088 for a free legal consultation.
There are many crimes that qualify under the RICO Act
The purpose of the RICO Act is to prevent organized crime by putting a lot of pressure on them and severe penalties for a person convicted of committing or conspiring to commit at least two racketeering activities.
There are actually 36 different state / federal crimes that can potentially qualify as RICO crimes. Some common examples include counterfeiting, illegal gambling, money laundering, bribery, murder, kidnapping, embezzlement, human trafficking, and drug trafficking.
A RICO defense attorney can make a big difference
You can count on any RICO case being complicated. It is likely that it is going to involve a number of charges, many allegations, and a wide range of evidence. There are many defense options that may apply to a RICO case, depending on the specifics. The best option is to prove that you did not didn’t commit the crime or conspire to commit the crime.
Even if there is a wealth of evidence and the prosecution can prove beyond a reasonable doubt that a crime was committed, it is still possible to disprove that the violation was a RICO one. How? Because in order to be considered a RICO charge, the crime must have been on behalf of a criminal enterprise. We can work to show that it was not, or that the group or organization you were acting on behalf of does not meet the legal qualification of a criminal enterprise.
In the event that there is no way around the evidence, we can negotiate aggressively with the prosecution. The reality is that regardless of how much evidence they have or how strong their case is, they likely do not want to take on the time or financial cost of taking the case to trial. We can work to reduce the charges and reduce the consequences as much as possible.
To find out more about your options, reach out to Chambers Law Firm at 714-760-4088 for a free legal consultation. We will go over the basics and let you know what the options are based on the specifics of your case.
