ABSTRACT
After studying this chapter, the reader should be able to do the following:
Understand the concept behind the RICO statutes.
Explain the process by which the statutes were developed.
Explain the problems that the lawmakers had in defining racketeering activity.
List the three substantive offenses that were prohibited by the Corrupt Organization Act.
Explain the congressional intent in enacting RICO.
Define the key terms of racketeering activity, patterns of racketeering activity, and enterprise.
List the three structural features that are necessary to constitute an enterprise.
Describe the four different criminal violations that are proscribed by RICO.
