Money laundering and penalties
Tuesday, June 28th, 2011The fee for money laundering
When most people think of money laundering, they think of “dirty” money is invested or used to purchase goods and it is “clean.” To be accused of money laundering, it is not really necessary if the money is converted into a different form by investing or buying something. Laundering simply refers to the act of receiving or transferring money obtained from illegal activity. By accepting the money that was earned by criminal activity, a person can be charged with money laundering.
Examples:
Because money laundering is defined as the receipt or transfer of money from illegal activities, charges are usually combined with other criminal charges. Some examples of related criminal activities include:
- Extortion, blackmail or corruption
- Financial fraud or medical
- Trafficking of people or illicit goods (drugs, smuggling)
- Money received a ransom
Any illegal activity that results in a payment may include money laundering. In itself, money is a serious charge with severe penalties. Combined with other charges, a defendant may find himself spent several years in prison if convicted.
Penalties:
In Florida, the seriousness of the charge and the penalties for money laundering depends on the amount of money laundered in a given year. Fees and penalties are distributed as follows:
- $ 300 – $ 20 000: third degree crime (up to 5 years in prison)
- $ 20 000 – 100 000 $: second degree crime (up to 15 years in prison)
- $ 100 000 or more: first-degree crime (up to 30 years in prison)
For money laundering offense, the court may order a civil fine of $ 25 000 or the value of money laundered, whichever is greater. Clearly, even a single charge of money laundering can have a severe impact on your personal freedoms and the future life. If you have been accused of money laundering, please contact a Fort Lauderdale Criminal Lawyer immediately begin preparing your defense.