Legal Question in Criminal Law in Washington

Gas Theft

My friend has pleaded guilty to stealing over $3 million dollars worth of gasoline ( he owned a business distributing gasoline to local stations ).

Now, if he had laundered a portion of his ''share'' of the theft, is he still able to access it after he serves his time ? The Feds and the State have already stated that they will seek restitution for taxes lost on the sale of the gas.


Asked on 3/21/07, 7:51 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
James J. White, attorney Law Offices of Smith & White, PLLC

Re: Gas Theft

Thanks for your question. If he has successfully "laundered" the money then it will be available to him. However, if by access you mean it is in a traditional bank account in his own name then likely the tax issue will have caused the Feds/State to put a freeze on the account.

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Answered on 3/21/07, 9:20 pm


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