Money Laundering in Texas
Experienced & Reliable Legal Representation
Money laundering is the process of acquiring money gained through illegal
activities and disguising these proceeds through legitimate channels in
order to make them appear to be obtained legally, including “layering”
through various financial institutions or creating a “front”
business. Depending on the extent of the offense, it is a
white collar crime that could either be charged in state or federal courts.
If you have been arrested or are currently under investigation for money
laundering in Texas, our College Station criminal defense attorney is
prepared to defend you from start to finish. With
nearly three decades of experience, we possess the knowledge and insight to help you obtain favorable results
in your case.
Money Laundering Penalties
Money laundering charges derive from other offenses, including
fraud or
drug trafficking. This type of activity typically requires the involvement of a group of
people, you may be additionally charged with conspiracy or organized crime.
However, in order to prove that you are guilty of money laundering, the
prosecution must demonstrate that you knew of the criminal nature of the
activity from which the money was acquired.
The following are money laundering penalties based on the amount of money
involved in the offense:
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Between $1,500 and less than $20,000 – state jail felony
- Jail sentence between 180 days and two years
- Fines of up to $10,000
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Between $20,000 and less than $100,000 – third degree felony
- Prison sentence between two and 10 years
- Fines of up to $10,000
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Between $100,000 and less than $200,000 – second degree felony
- Prison sentence between two and 20 years
- Fines of up to $10,000
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Over $200,000 – first degree felony
- Prison sentence between five and 99 years
- Fines of up to $10,000
Get Help from Our College Station Criminal Defense Attorney Today!
At
The Law Office of Shane Phelps, P.C., our legal team can conduct our own thorough investigation into your case,
gathering and making sense of countless documents, as well as analyzing
evidence gathered by police in order to develop a solid defense strategy
for you. As a former prosecutor, our College Station criminal defense
attorney understands exactly what you will be up against.
Contact us and schedule your
free case evaluation today.