Following up on my January 15 post, the state has dismissed the money laundering charges against one of my clients. The asset forfeiture case associated with the criminal case has also been dismissed. All of my client’s money has now been returned to him. When I took this case, I didn’t believe the state would [...]
It appears the District Attorney in Carson County has devised a new strategy to prosecute money laundering cases. The 100th Judicial District Court has scheduled an initial appearance hearing for 15 newly indicted cases next week. All of the cases are for money laundering — I am defending two of the cases. Rather than alleging [...]
From a criminal defense prospective in money laundering cases, Deschenes v. The State of Texas, 253 S.W.3d 374 (Tex.App.–Amarillo 2008, pet. ref’d.) is one of the most important appellate decisions to come along in quite some time. Mr. Deschenes was stopped for speeding on Interstate 40 in Gray County, Texas (the county seat is Pampa [...]
I am seeing more and more cases involving money laundering. It seems law enforcement officers are stepping up their efforts to seize money believed to be associated with the trafficking of illegal drugs in Texas. Just like my illegal drug cases, the money laundering cases I am seeing result from traffic stops on Interstate 40. [...]