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The RICO act basically makes it so that any member of the gang or group, not just the ones doing the dirty work, can be arrested, fined and sent to jail. Before, bosses and gang leaders were often able to go free because they didn't techinically "commit" the crime. The RICO act was created to stop this.
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When was the RICO act adopted?
The Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) laws were enacted in 1970. It was part of the Organized Crime Control Act of 1970.
Why should gangs be considered part of organized crime?
This is an opionion question and is not allowed on WikiAnswers, but I will answer it in my opinion. A gang is a formed group. Forming a group is an organized act. Also any crime which is done in concert (that is, with the assistance of another or more persons) is also an organized crime. So if you commit a crime on behalf of a gang, it is an organized crime.
What federal agency has laws included in the gun control act of 1968 and the organized crime control act of 1970?
ATF
What is the way that Jones act affect Puerto Rico?
It gave them the right of citizenship.
What was an affect of peaceful protests organized by martin Luther king jr.?
Eventually the 1964 Civil Rights act was passed.
What act declared Puerto Rico an unorganized territory?
Foraker Act
An act for which the law provides a penalty is call what?
a crime
What is the RICO statute and for what purpose is it used?
The RICO Act, short for Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act, was enacted by the Organized Crime Control Act of 1970. Its main purpose is to give extended penalties in the prosecution of organized criminal acts, and was targeted at the mob although it has since then been used in cases including police departments and gang activity. To be found guilty of racketeering under the RICO act, a person must have committed two of 35 crimes-27 federal crimes and 8 state crimes-within a 10-year period. Prosecution under the RICO act also allows for a civil suit component, with damage penalties tripled if found guilty. If found guilty, the defendant must also forfeit all gains made from the illicit activities. Please see the below link for more information.
What government act extended the activities of the underworld in The Great Gatsby?
The Prohibition Act, which banned the sale of alcohol in the United States, is the government act that extended the activities of the underworld in "The Great Gatsby." This led to the rise of bootlegging and organized crime as people sought ways to obtain alcohol illegally.
What was the crime in imperial Russia?
Crime in Imperial Russia referred to any act that was punishable by law. In Imperial Russia, a crime was considered as an evil act.
What is Claudius crime in Act III of Hamlet?
Claudius commits no crime in Act III. He is, however, forced to consider his previous crime of murdering his brother.
What did the foraker act mean for puerto rico-?
The Foraker Act, officially the Organic Act of 1900, is a United States federal law that established civilian (limited popular) government on the island of Puerto Rico
