white collar crime

What Is Racketeering?

You have probably heard of the word “racketeering” but may not know what it means. Racketeering can best be defined under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act. RICO, which was established in 1970, includes several federal crimes. 

What Crimes Are Considered Racketeering?

Crimes under...

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When Can You Plead Insanity?

Whether you were in another place at the time or were unknowingly drugged, there are often a number of defenses available when you have been charged with a crime. But what if you commit a crime without knowing that it was wrong? This is sometimes the case due to mental disease or...

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