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Felony Attorneys – Organized Crime and Racketeering Lawyers Practicing Nationwide
Organized crime describes the unlawful activities of a highly structured group of people that is centrally controlled. Although the phrase often conjures up images of mafias and street gangs, organized crime encompasses a vast number of criminal activities, including many white collar criminal offenses. If you are under investigation or are facing charges for organized criminal activities or racketeering, contact the felony attorneys at America's Criminal Defense Group. Our lawyers are dedicated to the presumption of innocence and we will fight to protect your rights with honor and integrity.
What Is Organized Crime?
Organized crime is any criminal operation carried out by a highly ordered group of people. Participating in illegal activities for financial profit as part of an organized crime faction is called racketeering. Since the passage of the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) in 1970, organized crime, or racketeering, is charged as a felony. Our lawyers are skilled white collar criminal attorneys with experience defending clients across the country. Because organized crime involves such a broad range of offenses, it is important to seek knowledgeable legal counsel to protect your rights.
Organized crimes can range from alcohol and drug-related crimes, sex crimes, theft, murder, gambling, and kidnapping for ransom to less obvious offenses such as money laundering, extortion, insurance fraud, and terrorism. Organized crime operates on a hierarchical structure that serves to protect those in power from engaging directly in criminal activities and being discovered by law enforcement agencies.
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Aspects of Organized Crime Groups
Organized crime characterizes any crime committed for the benefit of a structured, illegitimate association. The offenses associated with organized crime are all very different, but there are some generalizations about these illegal institutions that can be made:
- They are stable over long periods of time
- They are based on a hierarchy
- Their aim is to accumulate capital and reinvest it into the various businesses / operations of the group
- They have political or social protection from the surrounding community
- They may use violence to defend their interests
Most organized crime groups operate behind the guise of legitimate businesses. Sometimes racketeering involves bribing or otherwise manipulating officials or owners of genuine businesses in order to run the racket undetected. Racketeering is charged as a felony with serious consequences. Contact our lawyers to discuss your particular case.
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Contact Our Felony Lawyers
If you are facing charges for participating in organized criminal activities or racketeering, contact the felony lawyers at America's Criminal Defense Group. Our attorneys will craft an effective argument to help ensure the best possible outcome for your situation. Our firm has skilled attorneys practicing nationwide that are familiar with the laws in each state including: California, Florida, Texas, Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, Washington, Massachusetts, New York, Nebraska, Alabama, Georgia, Illinois, and Washington, D.C.
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If you are under investigation for, or are being charged with, racketeering or engaging in organized crime, contact our felony lawyers. Our attorneys are available 24 hours a day.
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