A Money laundering charge can be extremely complex. While the actual criminal conduct may seem straightforward — concealing the source of funds from illegal activity through financial transactions — the evidence can be much more intricate. The government may discover a paper trail (or computer data) that reveals countless transfers of sums of money or may find bank account numbers to offshore accounts that raise suspicion. Our attorneys have experience dealing with the complex evidentiary issues these cases entail and understand the meticulous review of reams of financial data necessary to prepare an effective defense strategy.

Virtually all white collar crime cases involve some form of money laundering. Charges which may bring with them charges of money laundering include:

• Drug trafficking
• Financial fraud
• Public or political corruption
• Wire fraud
• Other white collar crimes

Previously used almost exclusively by the federal government to pursue drug dealers, the Department of Justice has now employed money laundering as a prosecutorial tool against white-collar criminal defendants. We have successfully defended against many money laundering charges. Recently, Mr. Withers and Mr. Gillen won a federal money laundering and drug prosecution against Columbus, Georgia attorney Mark Shelnutt. In U.S. v. J.P. (Southern District of Florida 1997), Mr. Gillen successfully obtained the dismissal of a drug and money laundering indictment against his client. In United States v. P.S.I., Inc., the government dismissed money laundering charges after we attacked those charges in pretrial motions.

Our attorneys are distinguished by our experience as criminal defense lawyers as well as former prosecutors. This collective experience enables us to bring high profile cases to an effective resolution while protecting our client's image and rights.