Connecticut General Statutes 53a-278 – Money laundering in the third degree: Class D felony
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(a) A person is guilty of money laundering in the third degree when he exchanges or receives in exchange, in one or more transactions, one or more monetary instruments derived from criminal conduct constituting a felony and of a total value exceeding ten thousand dollars, for one or more other monetary instruments or equivalent property, with knowledge that the exchange will conceal that the exchanged monetary instrument or instruments or equivalent property is derived from any criminal activity, or with knowledge that the exchange will aid a person to engage in or to profit or benefit from any criminal activity.
Attorney's Note
Under the Connecticut General Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class D felony | up to 5 years | up to $5,000 |
Terms Used In Connecticut General Statutes 53a-278
- Person: means a human being, and, where appropriate, a public or private corporation, a limited liability company, an unincorporated association, a partnership, a government or a governmental instrumentality. See Connecticut General Statutes 53a-3
(b) Money laundering in the third degree is a class D felony.