RICO BUSINESS LITIGATION

Defense for RICO (Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations) in business litigation requires acumen in criminal and civil law, strategies, and trial experience. Civil RICO lawsuits usually embroil a legal entity while criminal RICO cases involve individual defendants. A plaintiff files a civil RICO lawsuit and a government prosecutor files criminal RICO cases.

The Racketeering Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) is a powerful federal statute that is often to prosecute organized criminal enterprises. It is also increasingly being used in business litigation. Businesses that are the victims of racketeering can use RICO to sue those responsible for their losses.

RICO business litigation

Penalties for criminal RICO cases are severe as a person can be imprisoned for 20 years and fined $25,000 for each racketeering act. Forfeiture of all assets and interest gained as a result of the racketeering activity is enforced. Note that the courts do not impose rigorous tracing of illegal income or gains; only a sufficient link between financial data and the enterprise.

 Common racketeering acts in white collar RICO business litigation:

  • Mail Fraud
  • Wire Fraud
  • Banking and finance tax
  • Money Laundering
  • Embezzlement

Even if a racketeering act is not proven, a RICO conspiracy can be claimed by the plaintiff’s lawyers. However, to win a RICO conspiracy lawsuit an overt act to advance the conspiracy must be proven.  At LibertyBell Law Group, we are proud to offer our clients access to some of the best rico lawyers in the industry who are dedicated to providing the highest quality legal services and representation.

RICO commonly includes elements of fraud:

  • Injury to the plaintiff
  • Plaintiff relied on defendant’s actions, misrepresentations, or omissions
  • Defendant induced plaintiff by way of material misrepresentations or omissions
  • Defendant believed or knew the misrepresentations were false
  • Defendant made misrepresentations or omissions of material fact

At LibertyBell Law Group, we provide experienced defense lawyers who are dedicated to providing the highest quality legal representation and defending the rights of our clients. We are proud to have a highly experienced and dedicated team of legal professionals who are committed to providing our clients with the best possible legal services and support.

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