Gangs and Cartels, your time is up! New Mexico State Senator Craig Brandt brings RICO Update that will make it easier for prosecutors to go after you.
Santa Fe, NM — Today, Senator Craig Brandt (R-Rio Rancho) has pre-filed a measure to expand and strengthen our state's Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) statute. The bill expands the scope of crimes that qualify for RICO prosecution including sexual exploitation of children, expanded human trafficking, gangs, cartels, and more. Senator Brandt has been in collaboration with various law enforcement entities as well as with the Governor's Office as part of collective efforts to address the out-of-control crime crisis in our state.
In addition, Senator Brandt has issued the following statement:
"This bill will give our DAs and prosecutors the tools they have been asking for to go after organized crime in the state of New Mexico." The Senator continued, "This will make our state a safer place for our children and our grandchildren. This bill may have New Mexico closed for business to gangs and cartels, but it will ensure that New Mexico stays open for business for those who want to make our state a better place to live."
