Boise Civil Racketeering Attorney

Boise, Idaho, civil racketeering attorney Thomas G. Walker of Cosho Humphrey, LLP, offers his services to those requiring experienced counsel for representation involving civil RICO matters. Contact a civil RICO lawyer at our firm today.

Civil racketeering cases must involve some violation of a criminal statute, such as embezzlement, false billing or theft, or other financial deceptive practice that involves obtaining funds under false pretenses. A criminal offense needs to exist in order to bring a civil RICO claim.

There are two critical elements to every civil RICO claim: You need a person and an enterprise. Once you have the crime, such as fraud, then you have to plead that there is a person who is committing the crimes through the use of an enterprise. An enterprise can be a legitimate business that is misused or infiltrated by criminals or one that has been organized for purposes of conducting illegal activities.

Another developing area of civil RICO involves high-profile professional athletes and fixing of sporting events. Some individuals have fixed games by shifting the point spread through bribery or extortion. RICO cases are being filed against the NBA and Las Vegas books. If you have lost money due to game-fixing, and there is evidence of wrongdoing, you may have grounds to bring a civil RICO claim.

A successful civil racketeering case results in treble damages, as well as an award of costs and attorney's fees. This has led to a great increase in the number of cases filed since 1980, and if you are a defendant, it creates a great deal of risk. This risk brings with it the necessity of having experienced defense counsel for any case presenting a credible RICO charge.

Civil racketeering is closely associated with criminal RICO cases that the firm also handles.

Contact Thomas G. Walker of Cosho Humphrey, LLP, today.

Thomas G. Walker of Cosho Humphrey, LLP, serves clients throughout Idaho, Nevada (particularly Las Vegas), and other states.

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Thomas G. Walker of Cosho Humphrey, LLP
800 Park Blvd., Suite 790
Boise, ID 83712
Phone: (208) 344-7811
Fax: (208) 338-3290
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