Wise Laws has Des Moines defense attorneys on staff possessing a superior understanding of the complicated laws and issues applying to Des Moines Racketeer Influenced and Des Moines Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) litigation. We defend persons facing Des Moines racketeering charges in Des Moines.
Several of our Des Moines attorneys have worked previously as Des Moines prosecutors in various cities across Des Moines IA and have strategic insights of RICO trials, including the process of investigations, and how to defend those charged with racketeering.
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The maximum penalties for a person charged as a Des Moines racketeer are stiff and may include up to 20 years time in Des Moines prison and enormous fines. In addition to this, forfeiture of the business, personal holdings and any monies accumulated from the criminal activity are usually to be expected in settlement. These cases do not end in criminal court, since they are often re-tried in civil courts where plaintiffs are permitted to bring actions resulting in triple damage awards.
Government investigators are highly trained at uncovering racketeering schemes and will manipulate juries to believe that greed is the only factor - thus negating any sympathetic feeling from the jury. Once a Des Moines IA racketeering scheme is uncovered, inexperienced trial defense attorneys often miss critical sections in the law that might be applicable in specific situations. Wise Laws has a team of Des Moines attorneys experienced on all aspects of the Des Moines laws applicable to racketeering.
Wise Laws has a successful history of winning in RICO Des Moines defense cases and represents people facing Des Moines Iowa racketeering and other serious charges. The Des Moines attorneys at Wise Laws know the applicable laws and legislation, understand issues relating to judges, Des Moines prosecutors, Des Moines district attorneys and the technology used against in the defense of racketeering or Des Moines organized crime related charges.