MONEY LAUNDERING CHARGES
Money laundering statutes make it a crime to transfer money derived from almost any criminal activity into seemingly legitimate channels, in an attempt to disguise the origin of the funds. 18 U.S.C. § 1956 provides punishment for “[w]hoever, knowing that the property involved in a financial transaction represents the proceeds of some form of unlawful activity, conducts or attempts to conduct such a financial transaction which in fact involves the proceeds of specified unlawful activity.” If convicted of money laundering you may be facing fines of up to $500,000 or twice the value of the property involved in the transaction, whichever is greater, and/or imprisonment for up to twenty years.
Because of the life-threatening consequences of a money laundering conviction it is important that you seek the services of an experienced and knowledgeable attorney immediately if you have been charged with or are being investigated for money laundering. At Kestenbaum, Eisner, & Gorin, LLP, our attorneys have over 50 years combined experience in criminal defense and we will work hard to provide you with a successful defense. Because of the complexity of federal laws and court systems, it is very important that your lawyer have a good amount of experience in federal court rooms. Now is not the time to entrust your case to an attorney who is ill-equipped to handle your money laundering charges. You should contact our firm as soon as possible to be directed to a lawyer who will address your charges in a way that will positively resolve your case.