Money laundering in Phoenix is one of the most severe white collar crimes somebody can commit. If you’re facing charges of this nature or suspect you may in the near future, you should contact our law firm immediately. Arizona has harsh penalties for money laundering and can sentence you to lengthy prison times and probation. Law enforcement may also require you to forfeit assets up to three times the amount involved in the crime.
At Charity Clark Law, we’ve handled several white collar cases and have an in-depth understanding of the surrounding case law. We approach each client with compassion and empathy, leaving all bias behind. Our team offers a free consultation with our criminal defense attorney so you can sit down and explain each piece of your story. We use this time to make note of even the smallest details, allowing us to form big arguments in the courtroom. Our criminal defense attorney will also take this time to provide guidance and explain what you can expect moving forward, whether you choose us to represent you or not. If you do choose us to fight for you, we create a completely custom quote to ensure everything we do for your case is custom tailored to your specific circumstances. Together, we will do everything in our power to safeguard your future.
Money laundering is defined as transferring money across multiple points to mask its illegal source. In other words, the offender takes illegal income and disguises it as legitimate. This always amounts to a felony, no matter the circumstances.
In Arizona, Money Laundering has 3 primary felony charges. These are as follows:
First Degree Money Laundering
First degree money laundering involves knowingly initiating, organizing, managing, or directing a scheme to launder money. This crime is a class 2 felony. Penalties for first time offenders may include up to 12.5 years in prison and fines of 3 times the original amount if the offender laundered over $100,000 in a 12 month period. For those with prior convictions, the consequences are more severe.
Second Degree Money Laundering
Second degree money laundering involves maintaining an interest in money laundering operations, providing false information to the government, making property available, or transmitting money. This is a class 3 felony and may result in 8.75 years in prison for first time offenders. The same rules apply for owing up to 3 times the original amount if the offender laundered $100,000 or more in a 12 month period.
Third Degree Money Laundering
Third degree money laundering involves conferring anything of value to the money transmitter or an employee of the money transmitter, that is intended to influence or reward that person for failing to comply with legal requirements. This is a class 6 felony and carries harsh punishments for the offender. This may include a prison sentence between 4 months and 5.75 years depending on the offender’s criminal history.
All money laundering charges are serious and can have a long-lasting impact on your future. The repercussions could include losing civil rights like voting, gun ownership, and the ability to run for public office. You may also face hardships trying to find employment and decent housing.
At Charity Clark Law, we understand the gravity of this situation because we’ve dealt with several similar cases. Our team is equipped with years of experience and in-depth case law knowledge, ensuring we can handle your case with precision and a solid strategy.
Money laundering charges can alter your entire life. You may face long prison sentences, excessive fines, and hardships in your day to day life moving forward.
You could lose the right to vote, own firearms, run for public office, obtain a CDL, and join the armed forces. You may also experience difficulties finding a job or securing decent housing.
All of these things pose a huge risk to your future - professionally and personally.
That’s why it’s absolutely essential to work with an experienced money laundering defense attorney. At Charity Law Clark, our team brings years of expertise, knowledge, and trial experience to the table. We have a history of handling complex white collar cases, and we can handle yours next.
Charity Clark is one of the smartest attorneys I’ve ever met. She is aggressive, intelligent, and not afraid to fight for you. Her trial skills are unmatched. She knows how to handle a jury and argues the law like a champ. She will champion her client until the end and achieves real results.
Charity was amazing and took care of everything. She answered all my questions quickly and was so polite. They took care of my case with ease and definitely took a load off my shoulders. Not only did they both do great work they got the response from the court we were hoping for. Charity is "THE BEST".
At Charity Clark Law, our legal team brings creativity to complex cases such as first money laundering charges. With our firm’s 12+ years of felony trial experience and a history defending crimes of this nature, your case will have a strong and strategic defense completely custom to your circumstances.
We provide a free consultation with our criminal defense attorney to discuss your specific charges. This evaluation helps us build a unique quote that fits each aspect of your case. Our defense attorney will also give you an understanding of what you will potentially be faced with based on the prosecutor assigned to your case and the court that will be handling your case. Once that consultation is complete, you will have all of the crucial information necessary to decide if our firm will represent you in your case. Give us a call or email us using our contact form to schedule your free consultation.
Our firm serves many cities and counties throughout Arizona. If your court case or potential charges are in Maricopa, Pinal, Pima, Yavapai or Coconino county, then contact us today to schedule a free consultation!
