Defending Clients Charged With Money Laundering
Money laundering is a complex criminal charge, involving transactions that might easily be legal under other circumstances. If you've been charged with money laundering, you need a lawyer who understands the charges and what the prosecutors need to prove in order to convict you.
I'm Pittsburgh attorney Ralph Karsh, and I defend clients against Pennsylvania and federal money laundering charges. I've been a practicing criminal defense attorney since 1990 and am well-versed in the law. If you've been charged, contact my office to set up a free consultation.
Fighting All Types of Financial Crime Charges
The criminal charge of money laundering is an accusation that you took money that was associated with a crime and used it in a way so that it would appear to have been earned legitimately. Money laundering is often connected to accusations such as:
A federal or state charge for money laundering is a serious matter that can land you in jail or prison, leave you liable for paying restitution, and permanently tarnish your criminal record.
Scrutinizing Entrapment and the Use of Informants
More often than not, prosecutors base their money laundering cases on the testimony of cooperating witnesses. Often, these witnesses are people who were caught committing a crime and made a deal by agreeing to help police catch alleged money launderers.
I am experienced at calling the credibility of cooperating witnesses into question and challenging prosecutors when it appears that evidence was collected through entrapment.
If you've been charged with money laundering, contact me to discuss what I can do to help you vigorously fight these serious criminal charges.
