Money Laundering Lawyer Protecting Your Rights

Profits made from an illegal activity such as organized crime, drug trafficking, or the funding of terrorist activities result in funds that cannot be easily explained away. Money laundering is the act of ‘cleaning’ dirty money obtained from an illegal source to disguise it so that it appears as though it came from a legitimate source. If state law enforcement or the federal government suspects your financial transactions of benefiting from criminal offenses, they may begin an investigation into your funds.

Money laundering charges are serious federal offenses that could result in financial penalties, extended stays in state prison, as well as strict probation. If you have been arrested on felony or misdemeanor money laundering criminal charges, it is vitally important that you speak with criminal defense lawyers without delay.

Defense attorney Diane C. Bass has years of experience providing legal representation to clients in and around Orange County, CA. Money laundering cases are serious matters of both financial and criminal law. While one may wish to think that they have the truth on their side, the penal code can be complex and the lawyers for the prosecution will aggressively pursue criminal charges. It is dangerous to face these accusations without the legal advice of an experienced criminal defense lawyer. Diane C. Bass has an outstanding reputation across Southern California and would seek to provide a winning criminal defense for all clients with legal issues relating to money laundering.

What Other State and Federal Crimes Are Often Connected with Money Laundering Charges?

In the past, we have tended to think of money laundering as something only related to organized crime and drug trafficking. However, in more recent years, white-collar crimes have also been connected to money laundering. Even the banks and big corporations have gotten involved in money laundering issues.

• Bank fraud.
• Drug trafficking, manufacturing, and other drug transactions.
• Financial crimes.
• Identity theft.
• Mail fraud.
• Wire fraud.
• Money laundering activity conducted with the use of a deadly weapon can also face enhanced penalties if a trial leads to a conviction.

Financial transactions and other business conducted with the use of currency linked to money laundering is also a criminal offense. One could be convicted of looking to promote criminal activity.

If convicted of criminal offenses linked to financial and money laundering charges, it is important to begin building your defense. Not all attorneys are qualified for these types of cases, though. Diane C. Bass, however, has handled the defense in some of the largest cases in Central District, CA. Schedule your initial consultation by calling her office located in Irvine, CA.

What is the Money Laundering Control Act?

In 1986, Congress introduced the Money Laundering Control Act, thus making the act a federal crime. And laws combating money laundering have only gotten stronger in the years since. In 1989, multiple countries and organizations formed the Financial Action Task Force with the purpose of cracking down on money laundering on an international scale.

Anti-money laundering laws were broadened after 9/11 and the creation of the Patriot Act, with new provisions that demand that corporations take their own measures to prevent financial crimes. No longer could those handling large amounts of money claim ignorance of that money being used to fund terrorism, conspiracy, or other criminal activity.

These revised laws allow for a thorough federal investigation into any business or financial institution suspected of being involved with the handling, hiding, or laundering of dirty money.

How Could Criminal Defense Attorneys Help with a Money Laundering Charge?

Federal courts take the matter of laundering currency obtained by illegal means very seriously. Those facing charges of cleaning dirty money or benefiting financially from criminal activity may risk jail time, costly civil fines, probation, or some combination of the punishments.

Being prosecuted does not automatically lead to a conviction. Money laundering defense attorneys work with their clients to defend their name against aggressive prosecutors in the courtroom by establishing a counter-narrative. It is up to the prosecution to prove, beyond all reasonable doubt, that the accused attempted to move a high amount of money through a financial institution and did so with the intent to promote criminal acts or with the knowledge that the money derived from some criminal enterprise.

Any defense attorneys you hire will operate via a confidential attorney-client relationship so that you can trust that they are there to represent your best interests. However, when facing the consequences of federal crimes such as these, you want a lawyer with extensive experience defending clients in both state and federal courts. Defense attorney Diane C. Bass would like to offer new clients a case evaluation so that you may better determine how to proceed with your legal defense.

Contact the Law Office of Diane C. Bass to Schedule Your Consultation

If you have been arrested and charged under suspicion of money laundering, you need to understand that these are very serious criminal charges that could result in long prison sentences and costly fines. Every case is unique, but one constant is that you should only proceed under the legal guidance of an experienced defense lawyer.

The Law Office of Diane C. Bass has years of experience defending clients in and around Orange County, CA. Whether you are involved in white-collar crimes involving the banks or drug transactions involving criminal enterprises, you are innocent until proven guilty and have rights that deserve to be defended in a court of law.

Begin building your criminal defense today with the help of one of the nation’s most respected lawyers, Diane C. Bass. To schedule your initial consultation, call 949-577-8368.