$14 Million Counterfiet Gucci, Dior, and Chanel Seized

More than 47,000 pieces of fake Chanel, Polo, Gucci, Coogi and Dior clothing were discovered and seized in three different shipments from China between March 17, 2011 and May 11, 2011 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection, all amounting to more than $14 million.

The first shipment contained 27,528 pieces of counterfeit clothing; the second shipment contained16,000 knit dresses in violation of the Gucci and Polo trademark; the third shipment contained 3,144 pairs of counterfeit Chanel women's and girls' woven pants.

The federal government has been very serious in monitoring counterfeit items in order to protect consumers as well as the economy.

Counterfeiting is a criminal offense when it involves an intent to defraud in passing off the counterfeit item and making a poor copy is no defense if the intent to defraud exists.

The penalties for counterfeiting items are severe and can result in 10 years or more in prison and extremely large fines.

If you are facing counterfeiting criminal charges, our criminal defense lawyers have the experience and skill to effectively help you.  

At Hedding Law Firm, our federal criminal defense attorneys in Los Angeles have a combined 75 years of experience and will fight on your behalf and help you get your matter under control.

Contact us for a free face to face consultation.