Complex, Document-Intensive Cases
In layman's terms, money laundering is a process by which an individual or group tries to disguise the origin of "dirty money" — such as the proceeds of fraud or a serious crime like drug trafficking — so that it appears to come from a legitimate source.
In order to prove money laundering, the state must show that the accused person expected to receive the money back. Simply receiving the proceeds of illegal activity may not actually constitute money laundering. Intent is very important. In other words, spending money is not laundering money. Yet federal prosecutors continue to proffer charges in these situations.
In addition, money laundering is often used by the federal government as an ancillary charge in illegal narcotics charges. For people accused in narcotics cases, federal money laundering charges are often used as a bargaining chip in plea agreements.
Strong Defense against Money Laundering Charges
Money laundering, extortion and many other white collar crimes may be charged at the state level, but are often prosecuted in federal court. These are document intensive cases that may require exhaustive and time consuming review of voluminous evidence in order to build an effective defense.
I go to great lengths to confirm whether or not the prosecution can prove that what occurred was actual money laundering. The prosecution must prove that my client had both the intent and a genuine expectation of getting the money back. Simply spending the proceeds of illegal conduct does not constitute money laundering.
I am a criminal defense lawyer with a proven track record of getting excellent results in complex criminal cases. I will leave no stone unturned in seeing that your rights are protected. My law firm is based in Olathe, Kansas. I serve the citizens of Kansas City, Lenexa, Shawnee, Overland Park, Mission Hills, Merriam and the surrounding communities of Johnson County and Wyandotte County, as well as Jackson County, Missouri.
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If you have been charged with money laundering or extortion, I would like to discuss your situation. Please contact me at my Kansas City office. I am an experienced criminal defense attorney offering a free initial consultation. I also accept Visa and MasterCard as payment.
