Being charged under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) is without a doubt a severe accusation. Federal prosecutors are bringing these allegations, and they are not being brought lightly. If you’ve been accused of racketeering or a RICO violation, there’s a good chance there’s a lot of evidence against you.
You can’t just hire any criminal defense lawyer. Instead, you’ll want to hire a lawyer who specializes in racketeering defense. Chambers Law Firm is what you require. We’ve dealt with similar allegations before and know how to effectively defend you. There is no firm you can trust on to safeguard your rights as fiercely or diligently as we will. Continue reading to discover more, and then call us for a free legal consultation at 714-760-4088.
The RICO Act applies to a wide range of offenses
The RICO Act’s goal is to deter organized crime by placing a lot of pressure on them and imposing harsh penalties on anybody found guilty of committing or conspiring to commit at least two racketeering offenses.
There are 36 possible state and federal crimes that might be classified as RICO offenses. Counterfeiting, illicit gaming, money laundering, bribery, murder, abduction, embezzlement, human trafficking, and drug trafficking are just a few examples.
A RICO defense lawyer can make a significant impact
Any RICO case will almost certainly be difficult. It’ll very certainly entail a slew of charges, several claims, and a diverse set of evidence. Depending on the facts of the case, there are a variety of defense alternatives available. Proving that you did not conduct the crime or collaborate to commit the crime is the best alternative.
We can help even when the evidence seems insurmountable
Even if there is a mountain of evidence and the prosecution can establish that a crime was committed beyond a reasonable doubt, it is still possible to argue that the infraction was not a RICO violation. How? Because the offense must have been committed on behalf of a criminal enterprise to be considered a RICO accusation. We can strive to prove it wasn’t, or that the people or organization on whose behalf you were operating did not fulfill the legal definition of a criminal enterprise.
We can work to find the best plea deal
If there is no way around the evidence, we can actively bargain with the prosecution. The truth is that no matter how much evidence they have or how good their case is, they are unlikely to want to invest the time and money required to take the case to trial. We can endeavor to lessen the charges and their repercussions to the greatest extent practicable.
Call Chambers Law Firm at 714-760-4088 for a free legal consultation to learn more about your choices. We’ll go through the fundamentals and let you know what your alternatives are depending on your individual situation.
