RICO
If you are facing criminal charges under the federal RICO Act, you face possible harsh criminal and civil penalties. For example, errors in billing or filing for insurance claims may subject you to federal investigation. If you face a RICO investigation or charge, call the Orlando, Florida, Law Offices of Mark L. Horwitz, P.A. at (407) 401-7224 or (866) 784-0023. We are available to represent people throughout Florida including Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville, Pensacola, Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Palm Beach, Winter Park, Altamonte Springs, Ocala, Daytona Beach, Windermere, Bay Hill and Jupiter.
What is RICO?
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Under the federal RICO act, the US attorney may bring racketeering charges against a person or group that commits two criminal acts of racketeering as defined by the law within a ten year period and further violates other provisions of the RICO act.
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People convicted of a RICO charge may be sentenced to as much as 20 years in prison and suffer the forfeiture of property, including interest in any company obtained through a RICO violation.
- In addition to criminal penalties, the RICO law allows individuals harmed by Rico violations to sue for treble damages.
RICO is a complicated law that contains many requirements before a conviction can be obtained. It is important to seek legal representation from a criminal defense attorney experienced in RICO law. If you are facing a criminal or fraud investigation, get help from an experienced criminal defense attorney at the Law Offices of Mark L. Horwitz.
Crimes which constitute RICO acts include:
To learn more about RICO, call a lawyer at the Law Offices of Mark L. Horwitz, (407) 401-7224 or (866) 784-0023. Submit questions you have for us by filling out the attached contact us form.
Orlando criminal defense attorneys serving Florida, including Orlando, Tampa, Fort Lauderdale, Palm Beach, and Miami. Consult with your lawyer before speaking to authorities.
LAW OFFICES OF MARK L. HORWITZ, P.A.
17 East Pine Street
Orlando, Florida 32801
Phone: (407) 401-7224
Toll-free: (866) 784-0023
Fax: (407) 849-1321
