Florida RICO (Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organization) Act

South Florida RICO (Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organization) Act Criminal Defense Law Firm

The Florida RICO (Racketeering Influenced and Corrupt Organizations) statute covers crimes related in any way to racketeering. Most RICO statutes — including Florida’s — started as efforts to fight Mafia related activities, which were historically difficult to prosecute because the defendants were well-organized and could intimidate witnesses. For that reason, RICO statutes are broad and levy severe punishments. Unfortunately, this has given many prosecutors an opportunity to apply these severe laws to modern day first-time offenders without ties to organized crime.

Racketeering is running any illegal business, including illegal gambling, dog fighting and simply using force to extort money from others. The Florida RICO statute makes it a crime to receive profits from a racketeering venture, no matter how indirectly. This includes accepting any monetary payment or real property, or even being employed in such an organization. Often, prosecutors will attack low-level employees on the legitimate sides of these businesses, who may be unaware that their bosses are engaged in illegal activities. If you are caught up in an organized crime prosecution, don’t wait a moment to get help from an experienced Miami-Dade Florida RICO criminal defense attorney.

If you or a loved one is charged under Florida racketeering laws, don’t hesitate to call a Palm Beach Florida RICO criminal defense lawyer. The Broward County RICO criminal defense law firm of Menachem M. Mayberg , P.A., offers free, confidential consultations to potential clients. To reach us seven days a week and 24 hours a day, contact us through our Web site or call us at (305) 695-8750.

For additional information; see Florida Statutes, Chapter 895: Offenses Concerning Racketeering And Illegal Debts.