Marietta Money Laundering Attorney
White Collar Crimes Defense in Georgia
Have you been accused of money laundering? Money laundering is a
federal crime and so it is important that you have a qualified legal representative
on your side if you have been accused of this offense. When money has
been gained illegally, such as through the
sale of illegal drugs, sex trafficking, embezzlement, or tax evasion, that money cannot be used
without the possibility of attracting the wrong type of attention. In
order to be able to use this "dirty money," it must first be
"laundered." Team up with a Marietta criminal lawyer from our
firm for assistance.
What are the Consequences for Money Laundering in Georgia?
If you are facing charges for money laundering, you may be subject to the
following penalties.
Federal Criminal Statute:
18 U.S.C. §1956 - Laundering of monetary instruments:
- Up to 20 years in prison
- Heavy fines
- Restitution to the victim(s)
Federal Criminal Statute:
18 U.S.C. §1957 - Engaging in monetary transactions in property derived from specified
unlawful activity:
- Up to 10 years in prison
- Heavy fines
- Restitution to the victim(s)
Defense Strategies Against Money Laundering
The first step of money laundering is placement. This means that the money
is placed in a bank or another reputable financial institution. Since
large deposits have to be reported to the authorities, this is the stage
of money laundering which carries the most risk. Once it has been successfully
deposited, the money can be layered. The goal of layering is to make the
money as difficult as possible to trace back to the original source. The
funds could be divided and deposited into bank accounts all over the world
as well as used to make huge purchases. Finally, the last stage is integration,
where the money is able to reenter the economy as "clean money."
Contact a money laundering lawyer today!
If you are facing the very serious allegations of money laundering, please
do not hesitate to get in touch with our team at
Henrickson & Sereebutra. We have over 40 years of combined experience on our side and understand
the ins and outs of criminal law. No matter how hopeless the case against
you appears to be, you will be able to have peace of mind knowing that
we are on your side.
Contact a Marietta criminal defense attorney today for a
free case evaluation!