Attorney At Law Robert  Kurtz  is a  Tennessee  federal crimes defense lawyer  who defends those  that have been charged with criminal charges, as well as other Personal Injury DUI Defense cases, across the State of Tennessee.  We serve the following cities and counties, including but not limited to:  • Alcoa • Anderson County • Athens •  Blount County • Bradley County • Campbell County  •  Chattanooga • Claiborne County • Cleveland • Clinton • Cocke County • Cookeville • Crossville • Cumberland County • Dandridge •  Englewood • Etowah • Gatlinburg • Grainger County • Greene County • Greeneville •  Hamblen County • Hamilton County • Hancock County • Harriman • Hawkins County • Jefferson City • Jefferson County • Johnson City •  Knoxville • Knox County • Lenoir City • Loudon County • Madisonville • Marion County • Maryville • Maynardville • McMinn County • Meigs County • Monroe County• Morgan County • Morristown • New Market • Newport • New Tazewell • Oak Ridge • Oliver Springs • Overton County • Pigeon Forge • Polk County • Putnam County • Rhea County • Roane County • Rutledge • Scott County • Sequatchie County • Sevier County • Sevierville • Sullivan County • Sweetwater • Tazewell •  Tellico Plains • Unicoi County • Union County • Vonore • Wartburg • Washington County

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Robert R. Kurtz

Knoxville, TN Federal Criminal Defense Lawyer

Attorney At Law

(865) 522-9942

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MONEY LAUNDERING


Robert R. Kurtz is an experienced Knoxville, TN federal criminal defense lawyer who has represented dozens of clients accused of money laundering in Knoxville, Chattanooga and Greeneville, Tennessee.   Money laundering charges can stem from various criminal enterprises from mortgage fraud to cocaine trafficking. The federal money laundering statute is found at 18 U.S.C. § 1956 (hyper link).  Money laundering is a criminal offense where illegally obtained monies are transferred to bank accounts or individuals in an effort to make the funds appear as if they have been generated through legitimate business enterprises. If a money laundering scheme is successful, those engaged in criminal conduct can successfully spend their illegally acquired money without fear of prosecution.


Federal prosecutors aggressively pursue conspiracy and money laundering crimes.  Federal laws have been enacted over the years to prevent individuals charged in conspiracies from using financial institutions such as a banks and brokerage houses to “clean” their money.  The following federal laws were passed to assist federal authorities and prosecutors in the fight against money laundering: The Money Laundering Control Act of 1986, the Bank Secrecy Act of 1970 and the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988.  


Real estate, personal property and currency that is believed to represent “proceeds” of illegal activity is subject to seizure and forfeiture by the federal government.  As a result, money laundering charges are increasingly seen in federal indictments.  Large scale, multi-state drug conspiracies and some white collar crimes are often alleged to have generated large streams of illegal income.  It is increasingly common to see federal indictments containing “forfeiture” allegations where the prosecutors are attempting to take away your property or assets.  


Federal Criminal Defense Attorney in Knoxville


Individuals charged with money laundering are facing significant financial loss and time in prison if convicted.  Robert Kurtz has more than 10 years of experience in representing individuals charged with money laundering offense.  Any individual who is being investigated or who has been charged with money laundering should contact a qualified and skilled federal criminal defense attorney to represent your interests.  Always speak with a federal criminal defense lawyer before speaking to state or federal authorities.