Title: California Penal Code Section 186.10 PC: Money Laundering
Headings: California Penal Code Section 186.10 PC: Money Laundering
California Penal Code Section 186.10 PC: Money Laundering
1. Definition and Elements of the Crime
2. Examples
3. Related Offenses
4. Defenses to Money Laundering
5. Penalties
6. Criminal Defense for Money Laundering Cases

Content: If prosecuted as a misdemeanor, Money Laundering can be punished by up to a year in jail and court fines. If prosecuted as a felony, a sentence can carry up to three years in prison and a maximum fine of $250,000 or twice the amount of money laundered, whichever is more. If a person has prior Money Laundering convictions, the maximum fine can be $500,000 or five times the laundered amount, whichever is greater. If the money laundered exceeds $50,000, an extra year in prison can be added to any sentence. An extra four years can be added if the amount laundered exceeds $2,500,000. In Federal Court, a conviction for Money Laundering can result in a sentence of up to 20 years in Federal Prison. 6. Criminal Defense for Money Laundering Cases
If you or someone you know have been charged with or are under investigation for Money Laundering, it is imperative that you meet with a Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney right away, specifically one with extensive experience in defending White Collar cases. As a former Deputy District Attorney with over 14 years of prosecutorial experience, Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney Michael Kraut is highly skilled at cases of this nature. Mr. Kraut was formerly a member of the elite Major Fraud Division at the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office and is highly respected throughout the court system for his knowledge and ability to handle complex legal issues.