RICO - "Engaged in, or the Activities of Which Affect, Interstate or Foreign Commerce" Defined

• Category: Federal - Jury Instructions - 5th Circuit - Criminal - Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations
• State: Multi-State
• Control #: US-3RDCIR-6-18-1962C-3-CR
• Format: Word

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RICO - "Engaged in, or the Activities of Which Affect, Interstate or Foreign Commerce" Defined Source: http://www.ca3.uscourts.gov/model-criminal-jury-table-contents-and-instructions RICO — "Engaged in, or the Activities of Which Affect, Interstate or Foreign Commerce" Defined, is a law established by the US Congress in 1970 with the intention of combating organized crime. It is a federal law that makes it illegal for persons to engage in a pattern of racketeering activity and/or to acquire or maintain an interest in any enterprise which is engaged in, or the activities of which affect, interstate or foreign commerce. RICO applies to a broad range of criminal activities including, but not limited to, money laundering, fraud, extortion, bribery, counterfeiting, and drug trafficking. The types of RICO include: 1. RICO Conspiracy: A RICO conspiracy involves the agreement between two or more persons to commit at least two predicate acts within a 10-year period. 2. Racketeering: Racketeering is defined as the commission of at least two predicate acts within a 10-year period. 3. Obstruction of Justice: Obstruction of justice is the interference with the administration of justice by threatening or intimidating witnesses, jurors, or court personnel. 4. Extortion: Extortion is the obtaining of property from another through the use of threats or force. 5. Money Laundering: Money laundering is the process of disguising the source of illegally obtained money. 6. Fraud: Fraud is the intentional misrepresentation of facts in order to gain something of value. 7. Bribery: Bribery is the offering of something of value in order to influence the actions of another. 8. Embezzlement: Embezzlement is the misappropriation of funds placed in the trust of an individual.

RICO — "Engaged in, or the Activities of Which Affect, Interstate or Foreign Commerce" Defined, is a law established by the US Congress in 1970 with the intention of combating organized crime. It is a federal law that makes it illegal for persons to engage in a pattern of racketeering activity and/or to acquire or maintain an interest in any enterprise which is engaged in, or the activities of which affect, interstate or foreign commerce. RICO applies to a broad range of criminal activities including, but not limited to, money laundering, fraud, extortion, bribery, counterfeiting, and drug trafficking. The types of RICO include: 1. RICO Conspiracy: A RICO conspiracy involves the agreement between two or more persons to commit at least two predicate acts within a 10-year period. 2. Racketeering: Racketeering is defined as the commission of at least two predicate acts within a 10-year period. 3. Obstruction of Justice: Obstruction of justice is the interference with the administration of justice by threatening or intimidating witnesses, jurors, or court personnel. 4. Extortion: Extortion is the obtaining of property from another through the use of threats or force. 5. Money Laundering: Money laundering is the process of disguising the source of illegally obtained money. 6. Fraud: Fraud is the intentional misrepresentation of facts in order to gain something of value. 7. Bribery: Bribery is the offering of something of value in order to influence the actions of another. 8. Embezzlement: Embezzlement is the misappropriation of funds placed in the trust of an individual.