https://www.ca10.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/clerk/Jury%20Instructions%20Update%202018.pdf
The Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) is a federal law that makes it a crime for individuals or organizations to participate in a pattern of criminal activity. Section C of RICO, also known as the fifth element, makes it illegal for any individual or organization to conduct or participate in the affairs of an enterprise through the pattern of racketeering activity. This section of RICO applies to any individual or organization that has committed or threatened to commit at least two of the predicate offenses listed in the Act. The types of activities that are considered to be racketeering activity under RICO, Section C, include bribery, counterfeiting, embezzlement, fraud, money laundering, obstruction of justice, theft, and illegal gambling. Additionally, any conspiracies to commit these crimes, or attempts to commit them, are considered to be racketeering activity under RICO, Section C. The penalties for violating RICO, Section C include fines, imprisonment, and forfeiture of assets. Individuals convicted of violating RICO, Section C can face up to 20 years in prison and fines of up to $250,000. Organizations that are convicted of violating RICO, Section C can face up to $25 million in fines. Additionally, any assets or profits obtained from the illegal activity can be forfeited.
The Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) is a federal law that makes it a crime for individuals or organizations to participate in a pattern of criminal activity. Section C of RICO, also known as the fifth element, makes it illegal for any individual or organization to conduct or participate in the affairs of an enterprise through the pattern of racketeering activity. This section of RICO applies to any individual or organization that has committed or threatened to commit at least two of the predicate offenses listed in the Act. The types of activities that are considered to be racketeering activity under RICO, Section C, include bribery, counterfeiting, embezzlement, fraud, money laundering, obstruction of justice, theft, and illegal gambling. Additionally, any conspiracies to commit these crimes, or attempts to commit them, are considered to be racketeering activity under RICO, Section C. The penalties for violating RICO, Section C include fines, imprisonment, and forfeiture of assets. Individuals convicted of violating RICO, Section C can face up to 20 years in prison and fines of up to $250,000. Organizations that are convicted of violating RICO, Section C can face up to $25 million in fines. Additionally, any assets or profits obtained from the illegal activity can be forfeited.