If You Have Been Accused of Concealing Profits
Money laundering laws have been expanded in recent years and are broader than ever. What does this mean for New Jersey residents? It means that the government's power has expanded. Accordingly, more business people are being charged with money laundering crimes.
If you have been accused of money laundering or a related crime — like embezzlement, fraud or other monetary crimes involving an alleged attempt to conceal profits — it is critical that you get legal help as soon as possible. Working with an experienced lawyer is the best way to protect your rights.
At the New Jersey Law Office of Sara Sencer McArdle, LLC, we use years of experience to defend people accused of money laundering and other white collar crimes. While money laundering is a separate crime, it is often charged in conjunction with other crimes. When convicted, people face separate penalties over and above the underlying offense. In many cases, these penalties (such as jail and triple monetary damages) are more severe than those for the underlying offense. A money laundering conviction can potentially add years to a sentence.
Many of our clients face money laundering charges in addition to drug charges such as drug distribution. The government alleges that the supposed "dealers" involved tried to disburse, conceal or hide the profits they allegedly made from drug dealing.
In New Jersey, money laundering laws refer to "financial facilitation of criminal activity," which occurs when a person directs, organizes, finances, plans, manages, supervises or controls the transportation of or transactions in property known or which a reasonable person would believe to be derived from criminal activity.
Protecting Your Property in Money Laundering Cases
Money laundering charges are complex legal matters that often involve both civil and criminal aspects. In many cases, assets have been seized. To help protect those assets or get them back, defendants should work with an attorney who has experience with asset forfeiture.
At the Law Office of Sara Sencer McArdle, LLC, when we handle criminal defense matters for our clients, we also handle the related civil matters. We work hard to protect our clients' cars, homes, high-end consumer goods and other property from forfeiture in money laundering cases.
Contact a Money Laundering Defense Attorney in Morristown
Call an attorney at our office at 973-607-2774, toll free at 888-449-4913 or simply complete our online contact form. We urge you to contact us as soon as possible — even if you are not sure whether legal action may be possible. Taking quick action allows us to pursue options that may resolve the matter quickly and effectively.
