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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. – PowerPoint PPT presentation

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Title: Racketeering/RICO | New Jersey


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Racketeering/RICONew Jersey
  • Tel 201-273-7070
  • Toll Free 800-889-3129
  • www.joelsilbermanlaw.com

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Racketeering
  • Racketeering generally involves
  • the operation of a structured illegal business or
  • scheme in order to make a profit.

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Broad criminal category of criminal acts
  • Racketeering includes
  • Bribery
  • Extortion
  • Gambling
  • money laundering

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Broad criminal category of criminal acts
  • Embezzlement
  • Murder
  • Robbery
  • Drug related offenses

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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.

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Convictions and Prosecutions
  • Convictions under RICO often carry
  • Lengthy prison sentences and
  • Significant fines.
  • RICO prosecutions normally involve
  • Highly complex legal issues and
  • Defenses.

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Defenses
  • Lack of knowledge of Illegal Enterprise
  • Constitutional Defenses
  • Innocence
  • Prosecution has insufficient evidence to satisfy
    burden

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  • 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.

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  • Contact Us
  • 549 Summit Avenue
  • Jersey City, NJ 07306
  • Tel (201)-273-7070
  • Toll Free (800)-889-3129
  • www.joelsilbermanlaw.com
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