18 U.S.C. Sec. 1962(C) & (D) ASSOCIATE are two sections of Title 18 of the United States Code, which define criminal offenses related to a racketeering enterprise. Specifically, they outlaw the involvement of any person (Sec. 1962(C)) or entity (Sec. 1962(D)) in the conduct of the affairs of a racketeering enterprise through a pattern of racketeering activity, including participating in the enterprise, receiving income from the enterprise, and investing money derived from a pattern of racketeering activity. This includes any type of associate, such as an individual, corporation, or organization. The penalties for violating 18 U.S.C. Sec. 1962(C) & (D) ASSOCIATE can range from fines to imprisonment.