Mafia Families In The United States

According to the New Jersey State Commission of Investigation there were 24 active Mafia families living in the United States in 2004 (New Jersey, 2004). Thomas Milhorn (2004), reported that the Mafia was active in 26 cities across the United States during the same year. The Italian crime families are set up in 15 states across America. The crime families are set up in similar Hierarchical structure consisting of a boss, under boss, consigliere, caporegime, soldiers, and associates. The boss is the head of the family, and receives a cut of every operation taken on by the members of his family. Depending on the family the boss can be voted on from the caporegimes of the family, should a tie vote arise the underboss has a vote. Voting for a