Jacksonville White Collar Crimes
Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO)
RICO is a United States federal law that extends penalties when illegal acts are alleged to have been performed as part of the activities of a criminal organization. Established in 1970, the law was originally intended largely for Mafia and other organized crime groups. It is now applied widely, including the following situations:
- Permitting charges against individuals or corporations when they retaliate against anyone working with law enforcement.
- Limiting abuses of the legal system when individuals or corporations use the courts to retaliate against whistle blowers, essentially preventing their speech.
- Police officials providing protection for criminal offenders, such as drug smugglers, in exchange for cash.
- Individuals who use a wide network of support to commit illegal financial acts, such as insider trading. If individuals are found guilty of such RICO crimes within their employment, it is possible that the employer may face charges as well.
In one unusual RICO case, an activist group who acted illegally in support of their cause was successfully cited in a RICO suit, even though they had no financial motive for their actions.
Clearly, RICO charges might, at any time, be an individual when his or her actions seem to be connected with any larger organization, beyond just organized crime. Anyone charged with a RICO crime must immediately retain a white collar criminal law firm in Jacksonville that is experienced in this complex area of the law.
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Jacksonville white collar crime prosecutions are more and more frequent in these troubled times. If you are being investigated or have been charged with allegedly committing a RICO crime, you need an experienced criminal defense lawyer to represent you and protect your rights—immediately. Fallgatter Farmand & Catlin has extensive experience in federal as well as state criminal cases, along with years of federal prosecutor experience. We understand the intricate investigation strategies used by federal agencies to indict and attempt to see convicted those accused of white-collar crime.
Contact us online, or call our office today at (904) 353-5800, and we will arrange a consultation at no cost or obligation to discuss your concerns.
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