Florida RICO (Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organization) Act
RICO laws find their origin in mafia prosecutions. The RICO laws were created, in part, to harshly punish mafia members since many other charges against them “didn’t stick”. Unfortunately prosecutors often go past legislative intent and use the RICO statute to unduly punish many first time offenders.
The RICO statute seeks to punish organizations that engage in systematic patterns of corruption. The activities generally include illegal collection of debt through intimidation. The Government has wide latitude in prosecuting RICO charges. This is because anyone who derives any benefit, however small, from racketeering activities may be prosecuted. The punishments for a RICO violation are severe.
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For additional information; see Florida Statutes, Chapter 895 OFFENSES CONCERNING RACKETEERING AND ILLEGAL DEBTS
Case Results
Case #: 080XXXXXCF10A
Charges: Sexual Performance By A Child (AKA Possession of Child Pornography).
Result: : Probation to lesser charges, therefore, NO Sex Offender Designation and no prison.
Case #: F08XXXX
Charge: Attempted 2nd Degree Murder, Kidnapping, and Grand Theft.
Result: Case Dismissed
Case #: 2008CFXXXXXXXXXX
Charge: Online Solicitation (via Webcam).
Result: Client avoids prison, probation - 2 ½ years, guidelines were 21 months State prison up to 15 years.
