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Definition: Florida's Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act, modeled after the federal RICO statute. Makes it illegal to participate in an enterprise through a pattern of racketeering activity. A first-degree felony.
Category: Criminal Offenses · Statute: F.S. 895.01-895.06 · Source: Florida Legislature
Florida Statute 895.03"It is unlawful for any person employed by, or associated with, any enterprise to conduct or participate... in such enterprise through a pattern of racketeering activity."
What Constitutes Racketeering
A "pattern" requires at least two incidents of racketeering activity within 5 years. Qualifying offenses include:
- Drug trafficking
- Murder, kidnapping, arson
- Extortion, bribery, fraud
- Money laundering
- Human trafficking
Penalties & Bail
1st degree felony: up to 30 years prison, $10,000 fine. Additionally, courts can order forfeiture of all property and assets derived from racketeering. Bail: $100,000–$1,000,000+.