Under the RICO Act, What Is Meant by Treble Damages

question 31

Multiple Choice

Under the RICO Act, what is meant by treble damages?

• A)civil awards triple the actual damages
• B)punishments associated with crimes that transpired after the initial crime…hence a slippy slope
• C)damages associated with organized crime syndicates that occur in another nation and maintain that all assets are frozen in that country
• D)damages associated with wire fraud and identity theft cases only

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Definitions:

Social Control

involves mechanisms, strategies, and practices designed to regulate individual and group behavior, aiming to conform with the expected norms and values of society.

Mental Illness

A broad range of mental health conditions that affect mood, thinking, behavior, and interaction with others.

Dimensional Approach

A method of understanding or diagnosing mental health issues by assessing them along a continuum rather than through categorical means; it acknowledges the complexity and varying degrees of psychological traits.

Categorical Approach

A method of classifying mental disorders based on distinct categories of diagnoses, each defined by specific criteria, often used in systems like the DSM and ICD.