Los Angeles Money Laundering Defense Attorneys

California Federal Criminal Defense Lawyers

Money laundering is a federal criminal offense.  It is defined as the process of illegally obtaining money and making it appear to come from a legit source by using complex transaction methods. By making the money appear that it came from a legal source, it is less likely that law enforcement will conduct an investigation or suspect any criminal activity. If money was not laundered, an investigation could result in the seizure of all the illegally obtained funds.

The attorneys at the Law Offices of James E. Blatt have the skills and desire to help people throughout Southern California with their federal criminal charges.  It is important that, if you have been accused of involvement in the illegal activity of money laundering, that you have a knowledgeable, board-certified criminal defense lawyer by your side.  At the Law Offices of James E. Blatt, our outstanding criminal defense attorneys will guide you step by step through your money laundering case, advise you of your rights, and make sure that you are completely satisfied with the outcome of your case. We handle cases throughout Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Riverside, Ventura and Santa Clarita, California.

 Money Laundering Penalties in California

Money laundering is often involved with embezzlement, drug trafficking, fraudulent accounting and tax evasion.  It is most often committed by corrupt politicians, drug lords, terrorists, public officials, businessmen, mobsters and con artists.  A money laundering conviction, depending upon the specific amounts of money laundered, may include a sentence of:

• County jail or state prison
• Monetary fines of up to $500,000

Are you being investigated for or have you been charged with the crime of money laundering?  Consult an aggressive and knowledgeable Los Angeles money laundering defense attorney at our firm today. Our federal crimes defense lawyers at the Law Offices of James E. Blatt will review, investigate, and challenge every detail of your money laundering case in order to help obtain a superior outcome for you.