Money Laundering Crimes in Atlanta
Atlanta Federal Defense Lawyer
Money laundering is an area of criminal activity which federal prosecutors are investigating more aggressively and pursuing an increasing number of indictments in recent years. Drug tycoons and entrepreneurs alike are being prosecuted for crimes involving drug trafficking, mortgage fraud or other white collar crimes - and are additionally subjected to prosecution for illegally laundering the "dirty cash" derived from those illegal activities. If you are being investigated for money laundering, or have already been formally charged, an Atlanta federal defense lawyer is prepared to vigorously defend you as you navigate your legal proceedings.
Law Offices of Howard J. Weintraub, P.C., in Atlanta, Georgia, provides smart, tactical defense representation to business professionals and other clients facing money laundering charges in Georgia and throughout the nation. Contact us to discuss your case with an experienced and aggressive lawyer. We defend clients under investigation or facing money laundering charges involving:
- Illegal wire transfers
- Failing to report transactions over $10,000
- Structuring transactions to conceal value or source
- Failing to perform due diligence to determine source of large amounts of money entering the business
- Other financial transactions involving proceeds of unlawful activity
Money Laundering and Asset Forfeiture
Most clients facing federal money laundering indictment also have challenges involving asset forfeiture. Any money that law enforcement deems to be derived from illegal activity or purchased from the funds of unlawful activity can be seized by the government. This includes funds that are comingled with illegal funds. In obtaining aggressive defense representation in your money laundering case, your rights will be fully protected, and you will have a much stronger chance of protecting your assets from unfair or undue seizure by federal authorities.
Contact an Atlanta federal defense attorney for zealous legal representation in your money laundering case.