RICO Attorney

Back in 1970, US Congress passed the RICO (Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organization) Act. The purpose of this Act that took over seven years to finalize was to protect the economy form the ravages of organized crime (specifically geared at shutting down the Mafia). 

 

As a result, it is now a federal crime for organized crime syndicates to operate even legitimate businesses. For the first decade or so, it was a toothless law. But about twenty years ago, civil attorneys, like the Rico Attorneys NY based firms, began filing suits on behalf of their clients who claimed to be victims of RICO violations. Why? Because it was a cash cow. The law stated that anyone whose business or personal property was injured by organized crime could receive up to three times of their actual damage amounts in retribution. 

 

Two areas in which people can be sued under the RICO Act is for mail fraud and wire fraud. Unscrupulous attorneys after large cash sums have been known to point to these two aspects of the law and stretch them to fit their client's case. Today, it is rarely applied to any Mafia, but to individuals or businesses. In strides to control this misuse of the RICO Act, the recent rulings at the Federal level has just made things even more complicated and outcomes in court more unpredictable You need a savvy Rico Attorney NY licensed, court experienced and Federal law informed, on your side to protect your business and family.

 

If you have been accused of being in violation of the RICO Act, our Rico Lawyer NY firm is here to make sure your rights are protected and your defense is sound. We are strong experts who deal with the Federal courts and these types of complicated Federal laws daily. We know how to negotiate outside the court room on our clients' behalf with Federal prosecutors. We keep abreast of new legislation and US Supreme Court decisions.

 

Do not let the RICO Act intimidate you. Hire one of the best Rico Lawyers New York has to offer. The initial consult is always free.