Racketeering / RICO

Racketeering (also known as RICO) involves the act of operating an illegal business in order to make a profit, perpetrated by a structured group. It covers a broad category of criminal acts that includes bribery, sexual exploitation of children (prostitution rings), and illegal gambling, among many others.

Unlike individual criminal charges, racketeering is closely associated with organized crime, since it is conducted by groups. As such, it is a prime target for prosecution at both the state and federal level.

Racketeering charges are often prosecuted at the federal level. Federal Courts are different from State Courts and require a different type of defense. Federal charges are investigated by large government agencies with virtually unlimited resources and time to build their cases. If you suspect that you may be charged or under investigation by the federal government, it is critical that you obtain the services of an experienced federal criminal defense attorney.

Racketeering charges, particularly when handled in the federal court system, can be subject to strict sentencing guidelines and substantial prison terms and restitution based on the amount of money involved. Even the accusation crime, regardless of the evidence, can do substantial harm to your professional reputation.

Defense!

Pre-trial preparation is the key to successful defense of racketeering charges. Your defense team needs to have the experience and expertise to determine which records are relevant to your case and thoroughly analyze these records.

The investigation of any type of organized crime charge generally requires discovery motions to compel prosecutors, employers, banks and other institutions to turn over records that can be used in your defense.

Racketeering cases generally involve large amounts of records and witnesses. These cases are often won and lost based on pre-trial preparation. Your defense team must have the expertise and time to conduct its own investigation of your case.

Because of the time and specialized skills involved, mounting a defense requires defense team, not just a single attorney. Prosecutors generally do not pursue cases that they don't feel they can prove in trial. This is why it is critical to dig even deeper than the prosecution and inject the reasonable doubt that will let you win in the courtroom if necessary.

LibertyBell Law Group was founded by a group of criminal defense attorneys who have a track record of generating results. We grew frustrated with the fact that thousands of people still suffer life-altering consequences because they do not have the ability to mount an adequate defense.

We created this law firm to level the playing field. We hand-picked only the foremost experts in sex crimes defense. We have extensive experience and an impressive track record of results in sensitive and highly challenging sex crime cases.

We provide these legal veterans with all of the resources they need to get the best possible results for our clients. We make this powerful legal defense force available and affordable.

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