New Jersey RICO/Enterprise Corruption/Organized Crime Lawyer
The Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organization Act (otherwise known as RICO or The RICO Act) was signed into law by President Richard Nixon in 1970 as part of The Organized Crime Control Act. At the time, The RICO Act was considered to be a great tool for prosecutors and The Federal Government in their battle against organized crime. However, during a Time magazine interview, renowned Law Professor G. Robert Blakely, the original drafter of The RICO Act stated that “We don’t want one set of rules for people whose collars are blue or whose names end in vowels, and another set for those whose collars are white and have Ivy League diplomas.” Evidence in the public record, such as the famous case of financier Michael Milken serve as proof that contrary to its public perception The RICO laws are actively used to prosecute both mafia members and white collar criminals.
If you are facing RICO charges or allegations that you are participating in some form organized criminal activity by either The State or Federal Governments, you need the help of experienced RICO lawyers immediately. Only and skilled and dedicated RICO Lawyer can protect you and your assets from the harsh penalties that accompany a RICO conviction. If you or anyone you care about are facing RICO charges or are under investigation for possible RICO charges contact the RICO attorneys at The Blanch Law Firm today and begin the fight to protect your freedom.
What are RICO Charges?
If a person who is a member of a criminal organization is found to have committed any 2 out of a possible 35 crimes within a 10 year period they can be charged with violating the RICO act. Determining whether or not the actions of an individual or group of individuals constitute the furtherance of a criminal enterprise can be difficult to prove. This is why you need an experienced RICO attorney to protect you rights. If you are facing RICO charges contacts the RICO attorneys at The Blanch Law Firm Today.
Some of the charges that can lead to a RICO charge include but are not limited to:
A RICO conviction can result in a jail term of up to 20 years and fines of up to $250,000 as well as the forfeiture of any illegally procured assets. The penalties for the charges that will accompany a RICO case are also very serious and can result in life sentences for defendants. If you are Facing RICO charges, or any of the above mentioned charges, contact the experienced RICO attorneys at The Blanch Law Firm today and schedule a consultation.
Why Are RICO Charges So Severe?
Prominent defense attorneys and legal professors have been critical of the RICO statutes because they claim that they are two loosely written and give The Federal Government to much power in their prosecutions. The main reason for that criticism is The U.S. Department of Justice’s ability to seize any and all assets that they believe to be part of or the result of a criminal enterprise. For some defendants these actions can eliminate their ability to provide a legal defense for themselves and pressure them into taking an unfavorable plea agreement. For businesses, RICO charges can be even worse as such actions can destroy the life of a business and all the work that was put into it.
The Blanch Law Firm Can Help
The Blanch Law Firm has skilled attorneys who are dedicated to protecting their clients at every stage in a criminal case. Many of the attorneys at The Blanch Law Firm have worked in prosecutor’s offices and have extensive insight into how and why The Federal Government decides to pursue a RICO case. The attorneys at The Blanch Law Firm have decades of combined experience defending their clients from all kinds of criminal charges including RICO charges. If you are under investigation for, or facing RICO charges, contact the RICO attorneys at The Blanch Law Firm today and begin the fight to protect your freedom.