What is the RICO Act? The Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act, a United States federal law enacted as part of the Organized Crime Control Act of 1970, is one of the most powerful legal tools used by prosecutors. Initially designed to target the Mafia and traditional organized crime, its application has expanded significantly […]
Meta Description Match fixing, or competition manipulation, is a serious crime that threatens the integrity of global sports. Learn about the federal statutes like 18 U.S.C. § 224, the role of international bodies like INTERPOL, and the severe legal and professional consequences—including fines, imprisonment, and lifetime bans—for those involved in sports bribery and gambling-related corruption.
The Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act The federal RICO Act (codified as Title 18 U.S.C. §§ 1961–1968) is a potent federal law designed to combat organized crime by targeting the structure of criminal entities rather than just their isolated acts. Initially created to dismantle the Mafia, its application has expanded significantly, now targeting
Post Overview This post explores the critical federal statutes—chiefly the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA) and Wire Fraud—used to prosecute cyber fraud in the U.S. We detail the types of cybercrime, from phishing to ransomware, and outline the severe penalties, including lengthy prison sentences and massive fines, alongside essential defense strategies. The digital age
Meta Description: Understand the severe criminal and civil penalties for tax evasion in the U.S., including up to five years in federal prison, massive fines, and the critical distinction between illegal evasion and legal tax avoidance. Learn about 26 U.S.C. § 7201 and why proactive compliance is essential. Tax evasion is not merely a financial
Meta Description: A Crucial Warning Understand the serious legal and financial repercussions of spoliation of evidence—the destruction, alteration, or concealment of materials relevant to a lawsuit. Learn when the duty to preserve evidence begins, the concept of a litigation hold, and the severe sanctions, including adverse inference instructions and case dismissal, that courts impose for
Meta Description: The RICO Act is a powerful federal tool used to prosecute organized crime, spanning from traditional mafia activities to complex white-collar fraud. Learn the core elements—Enterprise, Pattern of Racketeering Activity, and Conduct—and explore both criminal and civil liability, including the risk of treble damages and asset forfeiture. A strong defense targets the relationship