If you have been arrested, charged or believe you will be charged with Racketeering or a RICO violation you need to speak to Joel Silberman as soon as possible to ensure your defense is not jeopardized. Call the Law Offices of Joel Silberman at (201)-273-7070 or email at joel@joelsilbermanlaw.com for more details.
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Racketeering/RICO | New Jersey
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Racketeering/RICO|New Jersey
Tel: 201-273-7070
Toll Free: 800-889-3129
www.joelsilbermanlaw.com
3. Broad criminal category of criminal acts…
Racketeering includes
• Bribery
• Extortion
• Gambling
• money laundering
4. Broad criminal category of criminal acts
• Embezzlement
• Murder
• Robbery
• Drug related offenses
5. RICO
In 1970, the Federal government passed the Racketeer
Influenced and Corruption Organizations Act (“RICO”) in an effort
• To prosecute these offenses and
• What they refer to as, organized crime.
6. Convictions and Prosecutions
Convictions under RICO often carry
• Lengthy prison sentences and
• Significant fines.
RICO prosecutions normally involve
• Highly complex legal issues and
• Defenses.
7. Defenses
• Lack of knowledge of Illegal Enterprise
• Constitutional Defenses
• Innocence
• Prosecution has insufficient evidence to satisfy burden
8. If you have been arrested, charged or believe you will be
charged with Racketeering or a RICO violation you need to
speak to Joel Silberman as soon as possible to ensure your
defense is not jeopardized.
9. Contact Us:
549 Summit Avenue
Jersey City, NJ 07306
Tel: (201)-273-7070
Toll Free (800)-889-3129
www.joelsilbermanlaw.com