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United States V. Sutton: The Sixth Circuit Curbs Abuse Of Rico, The Federal Racketeering Enterprise Statute, William Gorenc
United States V. Sutton: The Sixth Circuit Curbs Abuse Of Rico, The Federal Racketeering Enterprise Statute, William Gorenc
Cleveland State Law Review
The United States v. Sutton decision poses many questions. In a case where the presence of organized crime is evident, why did the majority so severely limit the anti-racketeering statute's application so that its target, organized crime, was beyond its purview? Also, why did the majority allow the confession of illegality to serve as a defense to liability under a criminal statute? Lastly, why did the majority hold contrary to five other circuits and require a showing of legitimacy where the statutory definition of "enterprise" does not specifically require it? This note will attempt to answer these questions. It will …
United States V. Sutton: The Sixth Circuit Curbs Abuse Of Rico, The Federal Racketeering Enterprise Statute, William Gorenc
United States V. Sutton: The Sixth Circuit Curbs Abuse Of Rico, The Federal Racketeering Enterprise Statute, William Gorenc
Cleveland State Law Review
The United States v. Sutton decision poses many questions. In a case where the presence of organized crime is evident, why did the majority so severely limit the anti-racketeering statute's application so that its target, organized crime, was beyond its purview? Also, why did the majority allow the confession of illegality to serve as a defense to liability under a criminal statute? Lastly, why did the majority hold contrary to five other circuits and require a showing of legitimacy where the statutory definition of "enterprise" does not specifically require it? This note will attempt to answer these questions. It will …