Asked by Julianne Marie on Jun 25, 2024
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Which of the following is not a potential consequence of a criminal violation of the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) ?
A) Forfeiture of property,regardless of how it was obtained
B) Substantial fines
C) Imprisonment
D) Forfeiture of interest gained in any enterprise as a result of a violation
Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act
A U.S. law aimed at combating organized crime by allowing extended penalties for acts performed as part of a criminal organization.
Forfeiture
The loss of property or rights as a penalty for violating a legal obligation or condition.
- Acknowledge the ramifications of illegal acts under legislation such as RICO and the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act.
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Sharoon SalimJun 30, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Defendants found guilty of RICO violations are subject to substantial fines and/or imprisonment.In addition,RICO violators risk the forfeiture of any interest gained in any enterprise as a result of a violation,as well as forfeiture of property derived from the prohibited racketeering activity.
Learning Objectives
- Acknowledge the ramifications of illegal acts under legislation such as RICO and the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act.