Predicate acts

Predicate acts are actions that form the core of a criminal offense, typically involving the use of force or threat to achieve unlawful objectives. For example, assaulting someone, robbing a bank, or vandalizing property are predicate acts because they are the underlying criminal behaviors that establish a pattern or basis for more complex crimes or conspiracy charges. Essentially, these acts are the foundational illegal activities that, when linked together, can demonstrate criminal intent or conspiracy, helping law enforcement prove intent or coordinated criminal efforts.