Criminal Organizations
A variety of statutes have been enacted to fight organized crime at the federal level, such as RICO, which is a part of the Crime Control Act of 1970. Other statutes are designed to “follow the money,” such as the Bank Secrecy Act of 1970 and the Money Laundering Control Act of 1986, in order to obtain needed evidence against organized crime groups. There are many and various other federal laws that have been enacted to fight organized crime or enacted for another purpose but are being used to combat organized crime, such as the Patriot Act.
Answer the following questions:
What is an example of a federal law that combats organized crime?
How does this law apply to domestic or international organized crime groups?
Has this law been codified into the state laws in your state? In what way?
How may we improve major federal laws and strategies to combat organized crime? Explain your answer.
Criminal Organizations
Organized crimes involve both local and international enterprises that are run by criminal and engage in illegal activities. These groups are known for trafficking illicit goods, the most product involved is drug trafficking. To stop these groups the federal has enacted various laws like the continuing criminal enterprise act. These laws majorly focuses on the large-scale drug peddlers, who have a long-term experience and involved in other drug conspiracies. This statute targets the organizer, manager or one in charge of the group. The charges for this law involves a minimum of 20years imprisonment and a fine of not more than 2million. If a person is determined to be the manager and the cartel deals with large amounts of the drug, he is sentenced to life imprisonment. If he kills or causes others to kill he may receive a death sentence.
In the domestic country the federal government conduct investigation on the suspect after the arrest, they secure convictions under the continuing criminal act and one is sentenced per the crime committed. Drug smuggling is experienced in most countries border with the cooperation of the offendant country, the criminal is convicted under the law and sentenced to prison like the Guzman case. This law was codified in 1970, it was passed as of comprehensive drug abuse and prevention act. It shifted its focus from severe punishment on small-scale drug users to harsh punishment for the drug peddlers (Carlson, 1993).
Combating organized crimes may be improved by, improving coordination between federal, state and local law enforcement agencies. This is vital since due to modernization criminals have adopted new ways of conducting crime and also, there is a rise in drug trafficking. The flaw of communication between these departments will make it easier to come up with plans and ways of arresting them. Also, the information from the departments will provide comprehensive details that aid in right judgment.
Reference
Carlson, K., & ABT Associates. (1993, November). Prosecuting Criminal Enterprises. Retrieved from https://www.upcounsel.com/lectl-prosecuting-criminal-enterprises
Freidberg, D. (2019). Continuing Criminal Enterprise. Retrieved from https://www.chicagocriminallawyer.pro/continuing-criminal-enterprise.html

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