Violent Crimes in Aid of Racketeering (CAR) are criminal acts that are committed to facilitate the activities of a criminal enterprise, such as a gang or organized crime syndicate. These acts may include murder, assault, kidnapping, extortion, robbery, and other violent offenses. CAR is a federal crime in the United States and is punishable by up to 20 years in prison. There are four main types of CAR: murder for hire, assault with intent to commit murder, robbery with a deadly weapon, and extortion. Murder for hire involves the use of violence to intimidate or threaten someone into paying money or performing a service. Assault with intent to commit murder involves the use of force, or the threat of force, to cause physical harm to another person. Robbery with a deadly weapon involves the use of a firearm or other deadly weapon to threaten or intimidate someone into surrendering money or property. Extortion is the crime of obtaining money or property by threats or force. CAR is a serious crime with severe penalties, and anyone found guilty of committing these offenses will face the full weight of the law.