Which of the following has not been advanced as a criticism of RICO?

a. Its broad and sweeping language grants the state too much discretionary leeway
b. It was never intended for use in prosecuting businessmen as "racketeers"
c. Its forfeiture provisions are draconian and punitive and out of proportion to the offenses
d. It places defense attorneys at a great advantage relative to prosecutors, due toweak enforcement provisions


D

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