Money Laundering Defense
Defending complex financial crime charges • International transactions • 20-year maximum sentences require experienced defense
Federal Money Laundering Charges
Money laundering charges (18 U.S.C. §§ 1956-1957) are the government's most powerful tool for prosecuting financial crimes. These charges can be added to any case involving financial transactions, turning simple fraud cases into complex conspiracies with decades of potential prison time.
20-Year Maximum
Each transaction can be charged separately with severe penalties
Asset Forfeiture
Government can seize all assets allegedly involved in laundering
International Reach
Extraterritorial jurisdiction for foreign transactions
Complex Financial Crime Defense
Money laundering cases involve massive amounts of financial data, international transactions, and complex legal theories. Our experience defending high-stakes financial crimes means we can navigate these complexities to protect your freedom.
Money Laundering Schemes We Defend
Defense against all types of money laundering allegations.
Transaction Laundering
Structuring deposits, smurfing, layering transactions, and using shell companies to disguise the source of funds.
International Laundering
Offshore accounts, foreign wire transfers, trade-based laundering, and cross-border financial crimes.
Real Estate Laundering
Using real estate transactions, mortgage fraud, and property investments to launder criminal proceeds.
What the Government Must Prove
Specified Unlawful Activity
The funds must derive from specific predicate crimes listed in the statute. We challenge the government's proof of underlying criminal activity.
Knowledge of Criminal Source
Prosecutors must prove you knew the funds came from criminal activity. Lack of knowledge is a complete defense.
Intent to Conceal
The government must show intent to disguise the nature, source, or ownership of funds, not just moving money.
Financial Transaction
Actual movement of funds through financial institutions or commerce. We scrutinize every transaction element.
Money Laundering Defense Strategies
Sophisticated defenses against complex financial crime charges.
Legitimate Source
Proving funds came from legitimate business activities, loans, investments, or other legal sources.
Lack of Knowledge
Demonstrating you had no knowledge of criminal source, especially in complex business transactions.
Tracing Analysis
Expert financial analysis to trace funds and challenge the government's money flow theories.
Money Laundering Charges? Time is Critical
Money laundering charges often involve asset seizures and frozen accounts. You need immediate representation to protect your assets and freedom. Don't wait for an indictment.
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