Far too many people ( including far TOO many here on FR! ), have the patience of an infant. They expected that EVERYTHING would be/ should be “fixed” in the twinkling of an eye...maybe the FIRST day, the FIRST WEEK, or at the latest the FIRST MONTH of President Trump’s taking office!
I don’t think that is the issue.
We’ve watched for years as “our better” are never brought to justice and we’ve become cynical
Chat GPT on the subject:
How long does it typically take for law enforcement to investigate and put together a case for white collar crimes such as embezzling, tax evasion, racketeering and the like?
Good question — the short answer is: it can take a long time. Longer than most people realize.
For white collar crimes like embezzlement, tax evasion, racketeering, fraud, etc., the investigation phase alone often takes months to years. Here’s why:
Complex Paper Trails: White collar crimes usually involve tons of records — bank accounts, emails, corporate documents, tax filings, ledgers. Investigators have to sift through all of it and trace money flows, sometimes internationally.
Subpoenas and Warrants: Getting access to financial records often requires legal processes like subpoenas, search warrants, or grand jury orders, which takes time.
Expert Analysis: Forensic accountants, auditors, and financial experts are often brought in to review transactions and interpret what happened. Their analysis can be slow and painstaking.
Building a “Solid” Case: Prosecutors (especially federal ones) want an airtight case before charging — because these defendants often have good lawyers and fight hard. They don’t just rush to charge unless they’re absolutely ready.
Undercover Work: In cases like racketeering (especially RICO cases involving organized groups), law enforcement might run long-term undercover operations or flip insiders, which can stretch out for years.
Typical timeframes:
Small-scale embezzlement or fraud (say under $100K): 6 months to a year.
Mid-level corporate fraud, tax evasion, public corruption: 1–3 years.
Major racketeering (like mob, cartel, organized crime rings): 2–5+ years before charges drop.
And that’s just the investigation phase. After charges are filed, court proceedings can easily add another year or two before trial or plea deals happen.