RICO

Federal RICO (Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act) prosecutions are among the government's most powerful tools for pursuing complex criminal enterprises, organized crime, and patterns of alleged criminal conduct. RICO charges can elevate offenses such as fraud, extortion, or drug trafficking into enterprise-level prosecutions with enhanced penalties, sweeping asset forfeiture, and the ability to charge an entire organization for the acts of individual members. These cases often involve multiple defendants, extensive evidence, wiretaps, and allegations covering years of conduct.

Experience Handling High-Stakes RICO Matters

Daniel Fortune’s background includes work on RICO matters in both criminal and civil contexts, with more than 75 jury trials in cases involving multiple defendants, expert witnesses, and serious allegations. His prosecutorial experience provides insight into how the government proves the existence of an enterprise, establishes a pattern of racketeering activity, and links defendants to the organization. He understands how RICO’s broad conspiracy provisions allow prosecutors to aggregate conduct and hold defendants responsible for acts they did not personally commit.

Sophisticated Defense for RICO Prosecutions

RICO cases demand defense counsel with the ability to interpret complex evidence, manage multi-defendant litigation, and develop strategic approaches to both trial and pretrial proceedings. These matters often run parallel to civil RICO claims, asset forfeiture actions, and related federal investigations. With experience in federal courts across multiple states and a background in supervising complex prosecutions, Fortune Trial Attorneys is equipped to defend clients against allegations of participating in criminal enterprises or engaging in long-term patterns of criminal conduct.

RICO prosecutions frequently involve claims related to illegal gambling operations, drug trafficking organizations, fraud schemes, or other alleged enterprise activity. Exposure may include decades in federal prison, significant financial penalties, and civil liability. Fortune Trial Attorneys’ combination of prosecutorial insight, elite law firm experience, and extensive trial skills provides a defense capable of confronting the government’s case at every stage.

Contact Fortune Trial Attorneys

If you are facing RICO allegations or involved in a federal enterprise investigation, immediate representation is essential. Contact our confidential team for experienced and strategic defense.