Woman Denied Chance to Reduce Bond in White Collar Crime Case

After being charged with money laundering, a Michigan woman was jailed on $25,000 bond. Yet, after pleading with the judge regarding her case, she was denied the chance to reduce the bond.

According to police in Lake County the suspect was discovered transporting $265,800 in cash during a routine traffic stop. While the officers had originally pulled her over for speeding, they were surprised to discover multiple bundles of cash hidden away in a secret compartment. In her decision to uphold the bond amount, Porter Circuit Court Judge Mary Harper discussed the suspect's prior felony conviction for drugs, out-of-state residency and inability to prove stable employment.

Now that the suspect is behind bars, Matt Frost, the Porter County Chief Deputy Prosecutor, is fighting to regain control of the vehicle and the money. He is building a case to show that state law supports obtaining any vehicle that is used to commit a crime.

When you are arrested for white collar crimes, you should contact our office to speak directly to a Michigan criminal defense attorney. Get the legal advice you need to fight your criminal charges and move on with your life.