COUNTERFEITING CURRENCY, IN KANSAS CITY, KANSAS, PENALTIES & DEFENSES

Arrested for counterfeiting? Here's what you need to know:

1. This is always a felony charge. It is anywhere from a level 7 to level 9, non-person crime, on the sentencing grid. Meaning you are facing anywhere from 5 months to three years of imprisonment (depending on the facts in your case and prior criminal history);
2. It is possible for this to be charged as a federal crime. That is because you are accused of intending to defraud by or through United States' currency;
3. If you are part of a ring of people who are suspected of Kansas counterfeiting you may be facing additional charges (ex. RICO - Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act, this was used to convict gang and mob members, it surely can be used to convict you too.);
4. This can be charged related to checks, money orders, cash, etc. (i.e. any note, currency, obligation or security), distributing it, or even having the equipment necessary to facilitate such a crime;
5. Your defenses include: lack of intent to defraud, insufficient evidence, lack of knowledge of the nature of the currency, misidentification, having equipment for other purposes, and more.

Tip: If you are under investigation, or have been arrested, for counterfeiting you should remain silent. You just may exhaust some of your defenses by speaking to Kansas law enforcement without an attorney. 

Your acts may have been innocent, desperate or never happened. Whatever your circumstance you need a criminal defense attorney. This is a serious charge and the long-term consequences, besides prison time, are many. Call Attorney T. Morton today for a free consultation (913) 602-7288. This office offers payment plans.