Criminal RICO

Criminal RICO (Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act) is a federal law designed to combat organized crime. It allows authorities to prosecute individuals who participate in ongoing criminal enterprises, such as drug trafficking, fraud, or corruption, as part of an ongoing pattern of illegal activity. RICO enables prosecutors to charge leaders and members of these groups with racketeering offenses, and it often involves proving multiple criminal acts over time. Successful RICO cases can result in significant fines, forfeitures, and long prison sentences, emphasizing prevention and disruption of organized criminal enterprises.