Money Laundering Defense Attorney in Atlanta

Georgia White Collar Criminal Lawyer

If you or your company is under investigation for money laundering, it is of the utmost importance that you consult an attorney. At Conaway & Strickler, P.C. our experienced Atlanta white collar crime lawyers represent clients throughout Georgia who are facing money laundering charges. We are experienced not only in litigation in criminal court but in negotiation as well. Your initial consultation with a Atlanta white collar criminal attorneyat our firm is free, and this may prove to be an invaluable opportunity for you to get the immediate guidance you need.

Money Laundering: Charges & Penalties

Money laundering is an offense which is most often thought to be related to organized crime, such as drug trafficking organizations or other similar groups. However, money laundering may relate to any illegally obtained funds, on a large or a small scale. As such, money laundering may be related to embezzlement by a single employee or may be related to weapons trafficking on an international scale. This crime involves the process of taking unlawfully obtained money and taking it through a complex process of financial transactions in order to make it appear as though it originated from a lawful source. The purpose of money laundering is to be able to then spend this money without fear of legal repercussions.

The criminal penalties for a money laundering conviction will vary depending on a number of factors, particularly the offender's criminal record, if any, the amount of money laundered, and any other criminal activity that may have been occurring. Imprisonment in state prison and extreme fines are both likely to be imposed upon a conviction for this offense.

In many instances, the laundering of drug trafficking proceeds is conducted by a separate and distinct subsidiary of a cartel. The individuals in these organizations do not have any direct contact with the drugs, and they are often employed in legitimate financial institutions. Their function is to create an elaborate maze of fictitious entities, shell corporations, off-shore accounts and front businesses to disguise the true source of the funds. In many respects, these cases are similar to a traditional white collar case and require the same level of acumen in mastering complex financial records.

Challenge your criminal charges by contacting an Atlanta money laundering attorney at Conaway & Strickler to defend your rights every single step of the way.