Virginia · Code of Virginia — Title 18.2, Crimes and Offenses

Va. Code (Crimes) § 18.2-246.3: Money laundering; penalties

Felony

What this law says, in plain English

It is unlawful to knowingly conduct financial transactions involving proceeds from felony crimes, punishable by up to 40 years imprisonment or $500,000 fine. Converting felony proceeds into negotiable instruments is a misdemeanor on first offense, felony on subsequent offenses.

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