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A money laundering accusation does not just threaten your freedom.
It threatens everything you have built.
Federal prosecutors and state authorities in Dallas are aggressively pursuing money laundering cases, backed by the FBI, DEA, IRS, and U.S. Postal Inspection Service.
If you are under investigation or already facing money laundering charges, the federal government may already be tracing your financial transactions, monitoring your bank accounts, and preparing to seize your assets.
A conviction for money laundering at the federal level can carry up to 20 years in federal imprisonment and fines of up to $500,000 or twice the value of the money involved, whichever is greater.
Under Texas law, money laundering is always charged as a felony, with penalties ranging from 180 days in a state jail facility to 99 years in prison depending on the amount of money involved.
Beyond prison time, a money laundering conviction can destroy professional licenses, end careers, and result in the government seizing your home, vehicles, bank accounts, and business through civil asset forfeiture.
Without an experienced criminal defense attorney who understands how federal investigators build these cases, you risk walking into a fight you cannot win alone.
Facing money laundering charges in Dallas demands a money laundering defense lawyer who has spent decades in federal court and knows how to dismantle the prosecution’s case.
Michael Lowe provides aggressive defense for individuals and businesses accused of money laundering at both the state and federal level.
Federal money laundering charges under 18 U.S.C. Sections 1956 and 1957 carry some of the most severe criminal penalties in federal law.
Michael Lowe has extensive experience defending clients in federal court, including the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas.
He understands the Money Laundering Control Act, the Bank Secrecy Act, the USA PATRIOT Act, and the Annunzio-Wylie Anti-Money Laundering Act, and he uses that knowledge to challenge every element of the government’s case.
Texas Penal Code Section 34.02 charges range from a state jail felony to a first-degree felony carrying up to 99 years in prison, depending on the value of the funds involved.
Michael Lowe challenges the prosecution’s ability to prove the knowledge element that Texas law requires, attacks the methods used to calculate the alleged value of funds, and exposes weaknesses in how state investigators traced financial transactions back to alleged criminal activity.
His experience as a former Dallas County prosecutor gives him direct insight into how district attorneys build state-level money laundering cases and where those cases are most vulnerable.
The federal government is increasingly targeting individuals for structuring cash deposits to avoid the $10,000 reporting threshold required by the Bank Secrecy Act.
Michael Lowe has written extensively on this area of federal criminal law and has defended numerous clients accused of structuring violations.
Money laundering charges are frequently filed alongside bank fraud, wire fraud, mail fraud, healthcare fraud, tax evasion, and identity theft.
Michael Lowe defends clients facing multiple federal criminal charges and understands how prosecutors stack these overlapping allegations to increase pressure on defendants.
If you suspect you are under investigation but have not yet been charged, the decisions you make right now are critical.
Michael Lowe can intervene during the federal investigation phase, communicate with federal investigators on your behalf, and work to prevent charges from being filed.
Federal and Texas state authorities routinely pursue civil asset forfeiture in money laundering cases, seeking to seize bank accounts, real estate, vehicles, and other property connected to alleged criminal activity.
Michael Lowe fights to protect your assets and challenges forfeiture claims at every stage.
When federal prosecutors pursue a money laundering case, they rely on months or years of investigation, financial analysis, and cooperation from government agencies.
Michael Lowe knows how this process works because he sat on the other side of the courtroom as a Dallas County prosecutor before dedicating his career entirely to criminal defense.
His Board Certification in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, a distinction held by a small fraction of Texas attorneys, tells prosecutors that your case will be handled at the highest level of legal competence.
This means every piece of financial evidence, every suspicious activity report, and every alleged transaction will be scrutinized and challenged.
With over 150 jury trials and more than two decades of experience, he has the courtroom skill that federal prosecutors respect and that your defense demands.
He dedicates 100% of his practice to criminal defense and prepares every case as if it is going to trial, because that preparation creates leverage in negotiations and produces the strongest possible outcomes.
Mr. Lowe’s client was targeted by State Trooper Danny Dawson as he was travelling west bound on I-40 through Carson County, Texas. Trooper Dawson stated in his arrest report that Mr. Lowe’s…
Read the full case: Carson County 1st Degree Felony Money Laundering Case DismissedMr. Lowe’s client was arrested driving slightly over the speed limit westbound on Highway I-40 near Panhandle, Texas in Carson County. The local DPS trooper stopped him for speeding. Mr. Lowe’s client…
Read the full case: Carson County Felony Money Laundering Case Reduce to Misdemeanor Money ReturnedMr. Lowe’s client was stopped by DPS Trooper Danny Nunez and later prosecuted by District Attorney Luke Inman of the 100th Judicial District of Texas (Carson County, Donley County, Hall County, Collingsworth…
Read the full case: Donley County 2nd Degree Money Laundering Reduced to Misdemeanor and Money ReturnedMr. Lowe’s client was stopped by Danny Dawson, 100th Judicial District of Texas (Carson County, Donley County, Hall County, Collingsworth County and Childress County) Peace Officer for District Attorney Luke Inman travelling…
Read the full case: Carson County Money Laundering Case DismissedSentence Reduced by 42 months–Judge Departs From Federal Sentencing Guidelines Pre-Sentence Report called for a 46-57 month sentence. Client only received 15 months. Dallas Federal Judge Godbey sustained Mr. Lowe’s objections to…
Mr. Lowe represented a local Pharmacist that owned two Pharmacies in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. Mr. Lowe’s client was accused of violating Titles 18 USC section 371 and Title 31 section 5324(d)(1).…
Approximately three years ago, Mr. Lowe was hired to represent a local businessman that graduated from SMU with a degree in Economics. At that time, Mr. Lowe's client was the target of…
Every day without experienced legal representation is a day the federal government uses to strengthen its case against you.
Money laundering charges carry the potential for decades in federal imprisonment, massive fines, and loss of everything you own through asset forfeiture.
Call (214) 526-1900 today for a free and completely confidential consultation.
Get the aggressive, experienced criminal defense you need before it is too late.
Under Texas Penal Code Section 34.02, money laundering occurs when a person knowingly acquires, possesses, transfers, transports, or invests the proceeds of criminal activity. The prosecution does not need to prove you knew the specific nature of the criminal activity that generated the funds, only that you knew the funds were connected to criminal activity.
Federal money laundering convictions under the Money Laundering Control Act can carry up to 20 years of federal imprisonment per count and fines of up to $500,000 or twice the value of the property involved, whichever is greater. The government can also pursue civil asset forfeiture and conspiracy charges carrying the same penalties.
Yes. If the government shows you knowingly handled money you knew or believed came from criminal activity, you can face charges even without direct involvement in drug trafficking, fraud, or other criminal enterprises. This is why business owners and financial professionals sometimes face money laundering allegations unexpectedly.
Do not speak to the FBI, DEA, IRS, or any government agencies without an experienced criminal defense attorney present. Contact a Dallas money laundering defense lawyer immediately. Michael Lowe can communicate with federal authorities on your behalf and protect your rights throughout the investigation.
Defenses may include challenging whether you had actual knowledge the funds were connected to criminal activity, arguing the financial transactions were legitimate, challenging evidence obtained through unlawful searches, and creating reasonable doubt about the prosecution’s claims. Texas law also provides statutory defenses under Section 34.02.
Legal fees depend on the complexity of the case and whether the charges are at the state or federal level. Michael Lowe offers a free initial consultation to evaluate your situation and discuss representation.
