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| Money laundering is the crime of disguising the proceeds of a specified unlawful activity so that it is difficult for law enforcement personnel to trace. An alternative form of money laundering is using money to promote an unlawful activity. The prosecution often utilizes the money laundering statutes to increase the penalties for other charged crimes, and money laundering charges will significantly increase the seriousness of a criminal case. |
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| Defending against a money laundering case requires knowing exactly how a money laundering case is built by the prosecution. As a former federal prosecutor, James W. Spertus has investigated and prosecuted many federal money laundering cases, often involving underlying narcotics and fraud charges. James W. Spertus has built money laundering cases from the ground up, so he can readily identify weaknesses in a prosecution. Mr. Spertus often uses his experience to fill in the gaps in the prosecution’s case with evidence inconsistent with guilt. Our insider's knowledge of the prosecutor’s strategy works to the best possible advantage of our clients by ensuring that they have the most aggressive and creative defenses possible. |
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| Money laundering prosecutions frequently involve bank and financial records, and require tracing funds to and from their source. We are experts in deciphering these complicated evidentiary presentations, and we have had tremendous success unwinding these charges when they are brought. We can make it plain to a jury that prosecutors often add money laundering charges to prop up weak cases, and we are expert at exposing to the jury that the additional elements of proof required to sustain a money laundering conviction are often missing in a prosecutor’s case. The burden of proof is always on the prosecutor, so our disciplined defense strategies can lead to acquittals. |
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We provide aggressive and effective representation for defendants charged with all fraud and white collar crimes, including: |
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| Mail and Wire Fraud |
| Money Laundering |
| Mortgage and Bank Loan Fraud |
| Internet and Intellectual Property Crimes |
| Bribery, Solicitation of Bribery |
| Identity Theft |
| Embezzlement |
| Securities Fraud and SEC Violations |
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