Need Federal Criminal Defense for Money Laundering? Contact the Law Offices of David Michael Cantor if you have been charged with Money Laundering (Federal Violations).
Possible Defenses for Money Laundering (Federal Violation)
The main defense to Money Laundering is “Lack of Knowledge”. This occurs when a person is merely an employee of a business, or a non-involved partner who is basically “duped” into managing a business whose proceeds are the result of an illegal activity. This also occurs when there is a Material Misrepresentation or Omission in a financial statement or an accounting record. Many times one devious business partner will ask another partner to “sign off” on certain loan documents or tax returns without telling the Defendant that the information contained therein is false misleading (i.e., “Lack of Intent”). It is important to interview all of the parties involved to ascertain the Defendant’s good character, and their partner’s bad character. These defenses for Money Laundering are quite complex (as are all “White Collar” cases) and involve many hours of records research by attorneys and expert witnesses. It is often beneficial to utilize a “forensic accountant” to also go through the documents in order to defend against the Government’s allegations.
The “Common Defenses” for Money Laundering, which a Money Laundering Lawyer may apply in any criminal case are numerous and diverse. One of most common defenses we encounter is a “Miranda rights Violation”. In Arizona, the standard of whether any inculpatory statement (i.e., a statement which tends to admit guilt) is admissible into evidence is based upon a “Voluntariness” standard. If we can demonstrate that the police coerced you (i.e., intimidated or tricked you) into making a confession or inculpatory statement, or that they did not properly read you your Miranda Rights, then we can suppress those statements and any evidence gathered as a direct result of those statements. In addition, “Denial of right to Counsel” is another common defense which is often raised. This occurs when a suspect is in custody and requests to speak to their Attorney, but is denied and questioning continues. Other defenses may include challenging the validity of any search warrant, or whether there were any “forensic flaws” during the investigation of your case. Depending on what you have been charged with, this could include exposing flawed procedures regarding blood, breath, and urine testing; fingerprints analysis; DNA testing; ballistics; gunshot residue testing; computer analysis/”cloning hard drive” procedures; forensic financial accounting reviews; etc. Lastly, one of the most common defenses is exposing sloppy or misleading police reports which include everything from misstatements, false statements, flawed photo line-ups and inaccurate crime scene reconstruction. It is important to hire a skilled Money Laundering Lawyer to defend you who has knowledge of both the specific defenses and the common defenses involved in a Money Laundering case.
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It is important to hire an AV® rated law firm (the highest possible rating by Martindale Hubbell®). Also David Michael Cantor is a Federal Criminal Defense Attorney and a Certified Criminal Law Specialist, per the Arizona Board of Legal Specialization. In addition, the Firm and all of its lawyers are listed in the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers®. At the Law Offices of David Michael Cantor, P.C., the majority of our Attorneys are ex-Prosecutors, and all of our Federal Criminal Defense Attorneys for Money Laundering know the system well. For a free initial consultation, call us at 1-888-822-6867, or click here to contact us now.
Contact The Law Offices of David Michael Cantor and speak to a Federal Criminal Defense Attorney for Money Laundering. We will assist you with your Money Laundering (Federal Violation) case.
