Racketeering (RICO) Lawyers in AZ

Racketeering (RICO) Laws in Arizona

The RICO Act, which stands for the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act, involves a range of illegal activities conducted as part of an organized criminal enterprise. It’s a federal law designed to combat organized, ongoing criminal activity in the United States.

In simple terms, 

• Racketeering involves committing crimes to make money—like fraud, bribery, drug trafficking, or money laundering.
• If a person (or group) commits two or more serious crimes as part of a pattern, they can be charged under the Arizona RICO law.
• The law focuses on criminal enterprises—this can include gangs, companies, or even public officials working together illegally.
• Arizona can seize assets (money, property, vehicles) tied to that criminal activity.

RICO charges in Arizona are serious and can involve complex legal proceedings. These charges are not limited to stereotypical “mob” or “gang” activities but can include various forms of organized crime, such as white-collar crime networks. In Arizona, racketeering defense lawyers at Feldman & Royle emphasize the gravity of RICO charges, which can encompass crimes like fraud, extortion, and money laundering, often linked to larger criminal networks. If you are facing such charges, consult our lawyers.

Your Rights in RICO Cases

Individuals facing RICO charges have specific rights, including the right to legal representation. Feldman & Royle advises that due to the complexity of RICO cases, having an experienced attorney is essential. Defendants have the right to challenge the prosecution’s evidence, present their own evidence, and cross-examine witnesses.

Defenses in the RICO ACT

There is no question that RICO charges are serious, but being charged does not automatically mean a conviction. We understand precisely what the prosecutor must prove in your case, beyond a reasonable doubt, which is a very high legal bar. For RICO, this often means proving the existence of a true criminal “enterprise,” that you were associated with it, and that you engaged in a specific “pattern of racketeering activity” through that enterprise. Crucially, it also requires demonstrating that you had the specific intent to participate in these unlawful activities. In many cases, we can develop facts and arguments that challenge these essential elements, creating sufficient reasonable doubt to effectively counter the prosecution’s case.

Racketeering (RICO) Defense Lawyers in AZ

Arizona Racketeering (RICO) defense lawyers at Feldman & Royle specialize in challenging the prosecution’s claims of an organized criminal enterprise, the defendant’s alleged involvement, and any links between the accused activities and the enterprise. We also scrutinize the legality of the evidence, the credibility of witnesses, and any procedural violations to build a strong defense. RICO charges & cases in Arizona are complex, but defense lawyers at Feldman & Royle have the experience and strategies needed to fight serious RICO charges.