Defending Racketeer Influenced And Corrupt Organizations Claims

RICO cases are complex criminal cases.  They involve serious criminal charges and life altering potential consequences.  Centrally located in Columbia, South Carolina, the lawyers at the Strom Law Firm, LLC have the experience, and the resources necessary to assist our clients in RICO cases.

Founded by former United States Attorney as Assistant Solictitor, Pete Strom, the criminal defense attorneys at the Strom Law Firm include a former public defender, and a former Assistant Attorney General and Richland County Assistant Solicitor, as well as a tax lawyer familiar with IRS investigations.  Our experience and familiarity with prosecutorial techniques provide the basis for experienced and effective legal representation. We will fight hard to have our charges reduced, or even dismissed.

What is RICO?

RICO charges involve the operation of an illegal business or enterprise, including a fraudulent scams, for an individual or entity’s personal profit.

The federal Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) and similar state racketeering laws give the government a tremendous amount of power to go after those accused of racketeering.

The RICO act is broad and covers a variety of white collar crimes including:

• murder,
• the transportation and distribution of drugs,
• gambling,
• embezzlement,
• extortion,
• theft/armed robbery,
• money laundering, and
• bribery

The Penalties for  a RICO Conviction Are Severe

The consequences for a RICO conviction are harsh.  Possible penalties may include:

•Prison time (up to twenty years for each violation)
•Mandatory probation/parole/house arrest/counseling
•Loss of certain constitutional rights
•Forfeiture of assets
•Large fines
•Restitution paid to victims

Given the possible consequences at stake, it is critical that you contact a RICO defense attorney who can protect your rights and provide you an aggressive and well planned defense.  Contact the criminal defense attorneys at the Strom Law Firm, LLC for a free consultation to discuss the facts of your case.