Organized Crime Attorneys
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Organized crime involves the actions of structured groups of individuals who perform various illegal activities in order to benefit the whole group. These groups operate under a hierarchal structure that is designed to protect those individuals in positions of power from being directly involved in criminal activities. This also protects them from law enforcement officials attempting to connect them to any crimes that have been committed. If you have been charged with being involved in any organized crime, it is fundamental to your future that you seek defense from a skilled and highly knowledgeable law firm such as Cochran Firm Criminal Defense.
Many organized crime groups are involved in one or more of the following actions:
- Racketeering
- Drug trafficking
- Terrorism
- Alcohol related crimes
- Sex crimes
- Theft
- Murder
- Gambling
- Kidnapping for ransom
- Money laundering
- Extortion
- Insurance fraud
Organized crime groups are often involved in crimes that are considered white collar offenses. A number of crimes committed by organized groups are done so for the purposes of financial gain. This is called racketeering, which is a felony crime.
Characteristics of Organized Crime Groups
Organized crime offenses vary greatly, but, there are some generalizations that apply to the groups as a whole. They are all developed based on a hierarchy of power and importance associated with the individuals in the group. They are stable organizations that usually exist over very long periods of time. They may use violence to defend the interests of the group. They usually have political or social protection that keeps them safe from retaliation from the surrounding community, including law enforcement. Their purpose is to accumulate capital which is then reinvested into the operations and businesses run by the group.
The majority of organized crime groups operate behind the mask of legitimate businesses. In some cases, their racketeering practices involve the bribery and manipulation of legitimate business owners or public officials. This prevents their racketeering practices from being detected.
Organized crime offenses such as racketeering are felonies and conviction brings serious consequences. If you have been charged with racketeering or any other form of organized or white collar crime, you must work with legal counsel that is experienced and skilled in defending cases like yours. The Cochran Firm Criminal Defense attorneys know how to help you and will employ aggressive and successful defense strategies to help you maintain your freedom. Please contact the law offices of The Cochran Firm Criminal Defense today.
