Are you or a loved one facing racketeering charges? If so, then this is a very serious charge. A defendant can be facing years in a New Jersey state prison, as well as a hefty fine. That is why it is imperative to do your research before hiring just any criminal defense attorney. At the Law Offices of Jonathan F. Marshall, we have the experience, knowledge, credentials, and man-power to help you or your loved one if they are facing racketeering charges. Our Bergen County criminal defense firm has the following:
- Eleven (11) criminal defense attorneys on staff
- Combined together, over 200 years of experience
- Eight (8) former prosecutors on staff
- Four (4) were former county prosecutors who’ve all tried high-profiled murders before a jury during their tenure as prosecutors
- One was the head of the Economic Crime Unit
- One was the head of the Major Crimes Division
- One was the head of the Trial Team
- One was the head of the Drugs, Gang and Gun Unit
- Four (4) were former county prosecutors who’ve all tried high-profiled murders before a jury during their tenure as prosecutors
- Multiple attorneys selected to either the National Trial Lawyers Top 100 or Top 40 Under 40
- Two (2) attorneys selected to Thomson Reuters’ Super Lawyers Rising Stars list for criminal defense
- Only 2.5% of attorneys in New Jersey are selected to said list
- One (1) attorney certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Criminal Trial Attorney
- Less than 1% of attorneys hold this distinction in New Jersey
As you can see, we can help you or your loved one who is facing a racketeering charge. In addition, racketeering is sometimes charge with other crimes, such as money laundering. Please do not hesitate to call our office at 201-201-0086. We are available 24/7.
Hackensack Racketeering Defense Attorneys
A racketeering charge, codified as N.J.S.A. 2C:41-2, can be a first degree crime. Their are four racketeering charges that the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office can bring. The charges are best described as:
- 2C:41-2(a), the prosecutor must prove that the defendant has received an income derived, directly or indirectly, from a pattern of racketeering activity or through collection off an unlawful debt in which he has participated as a principal within the meaning of 2C:2-6 to use or invest, directly or indirectly, any part of the income, or the proceeds of the income, in acquisition of any interest in, or the establishment or operation of any enterprise which is engaged in or the activities of which affect trade or commerce.
- 2C:41-2(b), the prosecutor must prove that the defendant, through a pattern of racketeering activity or through collection of an unlawful debt to acquire or maintain, directly or indirectly, any interest in or control of any enterprise which is engaged in or activities of which affect trade or commerce.
- 2C:41-2(c), the prosecutor must prove that the defendant was employed by or associated with any enterprise engaged in or activities of which affect trade or commerce to conduct or participate, directly or indirectly, in the conduct of the enterprise’s affairs through a pattern of racketeering activity or collection of unlawful debt.
- 2C:41-2(d), the prosecutor must prove that the defendant conspired, as defined in 2C:5-2, to violate any of provisions this section.
Penalties for Racketeering Charges
Therefore, a first degree crime carries with it:
- Up to twenty (20) years in a New Jersey state prison
- A minimum of ten (10) years in a state prison
- A fine up to $200,000
- A presumption of incarceration
- This means if you or your loved one is found guilty or is convicted after trial, then it is presumed that the judge will sentence them to serve time in prison
Fort Lee Racketeering Charges Defense Lawyers
As you can tell from above, a racketeering charge is serious. Please do not hesitate to call our law firm at 201-201-0086, we are available 24/7.