| Racketeering |
An organized conspiracy for the purpose of
committing crimes of extortion or coercion. |
| Rape |
Sex without consent. May be forcible or by
intoxication, with a person who is underage and
unable to give consent, or with a person with
diminished mental and/or physical capabilities. |
| Reckless Endangerment |
An act which does or could cause injury to another,
not necessarily with intent. |
| Remand |
To return an individual to custody pending further
trial, or to return a case from an appellate to a lower
court for further proceedings. |
| Restraining Order |
An order prohibiting a specified action until such
time that a hearing on an application for an
injunction can be held. |
| RICO Act |
Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations
Act. |