RICO (Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations) is a federal law, 18 U.S.C. Section 1962(d), that makes it a crime to conspire to violate the other RICO provisions. It is a felony offense that carries a maximum penalty of up to 20 years in prison. Under 18 U.S.C. Sec. 1962(d), it is illegal for any person to conspire with another person to violate any of the provisions of the RICO law, such as the prohibitions on money laundering, extortion, bribery, and fraud. It is not necessary to prove that any of the prohibited acts were actually committed, only that an agreement was made to commit them. There are two types of RICO Conspiracy offenses: an “enterprise conspiracy” and a “pattern of racketeering activity conspiracy.” An “enterprise conspiracy” is when two or more persons conspire to conduct or participate in the affairs of an enterprise through a pattern of racketeering activity. A “pattern of racketeering activity” is two or more related acts of racketeering activity, such as money laundering, extortion, or bribery. The penalties for a RICO Conspiracy offense are severe and may include a maximum of 20 years in prison, fines, and forfeiture of any proceeds from the conspiracy.