Money Laundering

When most people think of money laundering, they may imagine an elaborate scheme in which a person puts money into different bank accounts, businesses, or investments to hide it or conceal the criminal source of the funds. While this is an act of money laundering, a scheme does not have to be nearly this complex to be considered money laundering. Under Texas law, a person can be charged with money laundering for simply holding or transporting money that was obtained illegally.

If you have been arrested for or charged with money laundering, contact Austin money laundering defense attorney Ian Inglis today at 512-472-1950 for assistance with your case.

Criminal Laundering

Anyone who is involved in a criminal act that involves money may find themselves arrested for money laundering. Some of the acts that can lead to money laundering charges include:

• Concealing, transferring, transporting, or possessing funds from criminal activity
• Committing, supervising, or enabling a transaction for criminal activity that involves money or items obtained with criminal funds
• Investing, spending, or receiving proceeds that the offender knows or believes to be criminally obtained funds
• Investing or financing proceeds that are known or believed to be used to fund criminal activity

Money laundering typically occurs as part of a greater criminal scheme, most often in organized crime rings. In addition to laundering, a suspect may be charged with associated white collar offenses, drug offenses, or other offenses believed to be committed in connection with money laundering. It is therefore important to consult with a criminal defense attorney as soon as possible to being preparing your defense for court.

Contact an Austin Money Laundering Lawyer

Don't enter the courtroom feeling unprepared to defend your case. For sound legal advice and assistance with your money laundering charges and criminal defense, contact Austin criminal defense lawyer Ian Inglis today at 512-472-1950.