Accused of Hiding Ill-Gotten Gains?
Money laundering is a serious felony offense, punishable by both prison time and asset forfeiture. If the government believes you were enriched by criminal activity and took steps to hide the proceeds, you will need experienced representation to counter the allegations.
I am Charles Harris, a criminal defense trial lawyer in Fort Myers, Florida, with 30 years of experience. I have represented gang members, reputed drug kingpins and executives of major companies on money laundering and related charges, as well as accounting professionals accused in a conspiracy to "cook the books."
Contact me immediately to find out where you stand. I can analyze the evidence against you to mount a capable defense, and take steps to prevent forfeiture of your assets or to recover seized property. I practice in Southwest Florida, from Sarasota to Naples and inland, in both state and federal courts.
Fort Myers Money Laundering Defense Attorney
The federal government and the state of Florida have substantial manpower and sophisticated technology to trace the channeling of embezzled funds, proceeds of fraud or drug money. They will either assert that the illicit money was reinvested in the business or that cash was "washed" through a nightclub or other business front via phony receipts.
Money laundering charges often rely on a pattern of "structuring" transactions in increments of less than $10,000 to avoid detection by bank regulators and fraud investigators. I work to provide legitimate explanations for deposits or withdrawals, to challenge search warrants or testimony of informants, or convince prosecutors that there is insufficient evidence tying my client to any criminal activity.
While money laundering is usually an adjunct to other indictments (drug crimes, fraud), the penalties can be as high or greater than those for the underlying offense. If we can get the laundering charges dismissed, it weakens the government's case and reduces your exposure to jail, asset forfeiture and civil fraud litigation. I have also successfully defended clients at trial on money laundering charges, or negotiated favorably to reduce the sentence.
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Call my Fort Myers office at 239-935-5703 or e-mail me today to discuss your situation and strategies for your defense.
