Asked by Baily Shelor on Jun 09, 2024
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The RICO Act covers only serious crimes,such as arson and robbery.
RICO Act
The Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act, a U.S. federal law designed to combat organized crime by allowing prosecution of all individuals involved in a corrupt organization.
Arson
The willful or malicious act of causing the burning of another’s property.
- Segregate between different classifications and severities of criminal actions, with emphasis on misdemeanors and felonies, and appreciate the consequences of specific illicit activities.
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MsJackie TaylorJun 12, 2024
Final Answer :
False
Explanation :
The RICO Act covers a wide range of serious crimes, including but not limited to, arson and robbery. It also covers offenses such as bribery, extortion, gambling, money laundering, and drug trafficking.
Learning Objectives
- Segregate between different classifications and severities of criminal actions, with emphasis on misdemeanors and felonies, and appreciate the consequences of specific illicit activities.