RICO Arrest? What are the Types of Charges?

Let RICO Lawyer Joe Bodiford Explain it to You

If you are being investigated for a white collar crime, it's very important to talk to a competent RICO attorney with federal court experience as soon as possible. A RICO lawyer or white collar crime attorney may be able to convince investigators to close an investigation or remove you personally from investigation.  If not, the following are a list of the possible charges you may face:

• Antitrust Violations: Price fixing, monopolies and other infractions of the Sherman Act and the Clayton Act
  Bank Fraud: Fraud against a banking institution, including check fraud, commercial loan fraud, check kiting, and mortgage fraud
• Bankruptcy Fraud: Individuals or corporations who lie to creditors or bankruptcy officials about assets or debts
• Bribery: Offering money or property with the intention of influencing the behavior of others
  Computer/Internet Fraud: Using the Internet or computers to defraud others
• Credit Card Fraud: Using someone else's credit card to purchase goods illegally
• Counterfeiting: Copying goods (such as designer merchandise) or money, and passing off the copies as genuine
• Economic Espionage: Stealing or misusing trade secrets
• Embezzlement: Using money or goods entrusted to you for your own benefit
• Extortion: Taking money from someone through force, coercion or threats
• Forgery: Manipulating or changing a written document for monetary gain
• Insurance Fraud: Defrauding insurance companies by exaggerating or fabricating claims
• Money Laundering: Running money obtained illegally through a legitimate business
• Securities Fraud: Can include insider trading and theft through market manipulation
• Tax Evasion: Filing inaccurate IRS returns, not reporting income on tax returns, not filing tax returns

Further along in the process, an experienced RICO lawyer can talk with prosecutors to work out a plea bargain or other deal that keeps you out of jail and possibly prevents you from having a felony conviction.  In his experience as a Tampa criminal lawyer and Florida appeals attorney, Joe Bodiford has helped his clients with federal RICO charges and he may be able to help you.  Contact our RICO attorney now.

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