The Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act, or RICO for short, is a federal law enacted to criminalize organized crime and racketeering. It covers a wide range of crimes including wire fraud, drug trafficking, and extortion. It’s no exaggeration to say...
Month: November 2022
3 times a lawyer’s mistake can lead to a criminal appeal
When you face criminal charges, your defense attorney protects you against the allegations that could irrevocably alter the course of your life. They help you decide on the best strategy and present an effective case in criminal court. You have to trust in their...
3 things to know about appealing a federal narcotics conviction
Federal and state authorities have waged a war on illegal narcotics and other substances for several decades. While it is hard to say which side is winning, the consequences for federal drug convictions are harsher than ever before. Prison sentences for convictions at...
Can you withdraw a guilty plea in a criminal case?
Deciding how you’re going to handle criminal charges is a complex undertaking. If you’re a defendant, you have to have some measure of trust in your defense team. Many of these cases work through the criminal justice system without any issues, but there are some cases...