State v. Kincaid

Defendant appeals his conviction for unlawful racketeering activity in violation of ORS 166.720(3), a section of the Oregon Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organization Act (ORICO). ORS 166.720(3) provides, as relevant:

“It is unlawful for any person employed by, or associated with, any enterprise to conduct or participate, directly or indirectly, in such enterprise through a pattern of racketeering activity * * *.”

A “pattern of racketeering activity” means “engaging in at least two incidents of racketeering conduct” under circumstances defined in ORS 166.715(3). “Racketeering activity” is…