Legal Question in Criminal Law in New Jersey

There must be more to the story. Carrying that much money is unwise, but it is legal.

Can we explain why ge had so much money on him? Money laundering or proceeds from illegal activity. Very serious crimes. I specialize in criminal defense and will give a free phone consultation. He needs an attorney asap.

As the other attorneys said, there is more to this story. Have him call an attorney.

Due to the amount of money involved and the manner in which it was being transported, this would be a first degree crime under the New Jersey money laundering statute. Under the statute there is a presumption of knowledge by the person transporting the money that it was the proceeds of illegal activity. In other words, your friend is facing potentially severe penalties and needs a lawyer. Please contact me to discuss thsi case in more detail. I never charge for simply talking to a person about their case. Thank you.

Sincerely yours, -Ronald Aronds, Esq.- 908-272-0111

www.njworkerscompensationlaw.com

I am not a New Jersey lawyer, so I don't know whether Mr. Aronds is correct. I presume that he is, though. If New Jersey law actually works the way he describes, then I think the relevant statute is unconstitutional.

A criminal defendant has the right to be presumed innocent unless and until the prosecutor proves his guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. That means the prosecutor must prove every element of the offense. A statute that reverses the presumption of innocence -- even as to a single element of a crime -- violates this rule.