Dallas Money Laundering

Dallas criminal defense lawyer John R. Teakell defends clients that face state and federal money laundering charges. By itself, money laundering is an extremely serious charge. However, money laundering charges can also intensify penalties for other criminal offenses, such as mortgage fraud and drug crimes.

The efforts to prosecute money laundering cases are being increased by State and federal authorities. You need to seek legal counsel immediately if you are currently under investigation or have been accused of money laundering.

John Teakell provides criminal defense services to clients throughout North Texas. Attorney John Teakell is former state and federal prosecutor with a clear grasp of the process and procedure of criminal trials.

Contact us today to learn more about how we can assist you with your case.

Money Laundering Charges

Money laundering cases typically includes the following actions:

• Conducting a financial transaction with profits gained from illegal activities with the intent to hide the actual source of the money.


• Transporting, transmitting or attempting to transport money internationally with the intent to keep the actual source of the funds and hidden and to promote unlawful activity

State and Federal Penalties for Money Laundering

The seriousness of money laundering charges is something that is extremely important for clients to understand. A federal money laundering conviction can result in up to 20 years in prison and $500,000 in fines. State money laundering convictions can result in $10,000 in fines with prison time ranging from two years imprisonment for laundering less than $20,000 to life for laundering more than $200,000.

An Aggressive Defense Designed to Yield Results

John Teakell is an attorney that has been quite successful at steering the prosecution away from serious money laundering charges. While his past results do not guarantee future success, Mr. Teakell will always put forth an aggressive defense designed to yield results for you.

Mr. Teakell will aggressively defend you against any other criminal charges attached to your money laundering charges, including:

• Embezzlement
• Wire fraud
• Drug trafficking
• Drug manufacturing and other federal and state drug crimes
• Mortgage fraud and other links to white collar fraud

Contact an Experienced Money Laundering Defense Attorney

Dallas Criminal Attorney John R. Teakell will protect your rights, your reputation and your future. If you are facing money laundering charges, contact us online or call today at 214-523-9076 to schedule a confidential consultation.