RICO Federal Defense Lawyer in Los Angeles
Racketeering Federal Defense Attorney Serving Los Angeles & Beverly Hills
The Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) was initially established to handle charges filed against the Mafia. Because they were considered a criminal organization that repeatedly performed criminal acts at the request of a "Godfather" such as extortion, theft and robbery, the RICO Act established a pattern of behavior which allowed law enforcement to prosecute such leaders, even though they had not personally committed the crimes. It also allowed for the seizure of property of the convicted party. However, the RICO Act has not been extended to other enterprises and poses a difficult problem for business owners who have been charged with a RICO offense. If you or someone you know has been charged with this crime, it is imperative you retain the services of a highly experienced Los Angeles Federal Criminal Defense attorney to safeguard your rights.
RICO Violations Defense Lawyer in Los Angeles
The law currently allows for an individual or group to be charged with a RICO violations if that person or group committed two or more criminal acts that fall under the racketeering laws within a 10-year time period. If convicted of a RICO violation, a defendant may face up to 20 years in prison and loss of any property or assets that were gained in the company that was involved in the RICO violations.
It is obvious that you and your company's future may be at risk if you are currently facing racketeering charges for a RICO violation. Serious consequences can apply and it is essential to rapidly handle this situation if you wish to avoid a conviction. Marks & Brooklier has an outstanding record of defending alleged Mafia chiefs and others in RICO charges to a successful end. We are confident we can do the same for you. With our extensive record in the courtroom, we will be able to provide you with the resources you need to fight your RICO violation charges. Contact us today!
Attorneys Donald Marks and Anthony Brooklier Federal RICO crimes in the News:
United States Court of Appeals - "United States v. Brooklier & Sciortino, 1980"
Appeal in the U.S. Ninth Circuit, Court of Appeals, for clients convicted of Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organization Act (RICO), conspiring to conduct an extortion ring, threats and murder.
United States Court of Appeals - "United States v. Brooklier & Sciortino, 1982"
Appeal in the U.S. Ninth Circuit, Court of Appeals, for clients who are members of the La Cosa Nostra, a secret national organization engaged in a wide range of racketeering activities including murder, extortion, gambling and loansharking. They were convicted for violating the RICO statute and the Hobbs Act.
Related Federal RICO crimes in the News:
Los Angeles Daily News - "Alleged Black Angels Members Face Federal RICO Charges in Los Angeles"
Members in a San Bernardino County gang that sold heroin and methamphetamine for the Mexican Mafia are in custody. The federal indictment alleges violent crimes in aid of racketeering, conspiracy to distribute heroin and methamphetamine, narcotics trafficking violations and firearms violations.
U.S. Departmet of Justice - "MS-13 Gang Members Indicted for RICO Violations and Murder"
Members of notorious MS-13 gang were indicted with a sixteen-count federal indictment charging members with participating in a racketeering conspiracy that involved crimes including murder, conspiracy to commit murder, extortion, robbery, narcotics trafficking, and witness intimidation.
U.S. Departmet of Justice - "Defendants with Ties to Mexican Drug Cartels Charged with RICO Violations"
In San Diego, California, a criminal complaint was unsealed charging 43 defendants with
participating in a federal racketeering (RICO) conspiracy. The RICO conspiracy in the complaint involves both state and federal crimes, including murder, conspiracy to commit murder, kidnapping, conspiracy to commit kidnapping, robbery, conspiracy
to commit robbery, drug trafficking and money laundering offenses.
Although based in Los Angeles, Marks and Brooklier, LLP represents clients throughout the United States in both state and federal court and in all Los Angeles County, Orange County, Ventura County, Riverside County, San Bernardino County and San Fernando Valley courthouses including LAX Airport, Lancaster, Alhambra, Anaheim, Beverly Hills, Burbank, Downtown Los Angeles, Compton, Downey, East Los Angeles, Fullerton, Glendale, Hollywood, Huntington Beach, Laguna Hills, Long Beach, Malibu, Ontario, Orange, Palm Springs, Pasadena, Pomona, Rancho Cucamonga, Redondo Beach, Riverside, San Fernando, Santa Ana, Santa Clarita, Santa Monica, Simi Valley, Sylmar Juvenile, Thousand Oaks, Torrance, Ventura, Van Nuys, Westlake Village, Westminster and Whittier.
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