Criminal Defense In Even The Most Complicated Case
Federal criminal charges are among the most serious charges a person can face. The federal government tends to pick and choose its case, selecting only those that the US Attorney’s Office thinks are the strongest. Federal prosecutors are some of the best in the country, and are supported by well funded and well equipped federal law enforcement agencies like the FBI and DEA. Additionally, there is no parole in the federal system. This means that anytime you are charged with a crime in federal court, it is very serious and you should carefully select your federal criminal defense lawyer.
Because there is no parole in the federal system, you must carefully assess your risks. Risk assessment is done by applying the facts of your case and any offender characteristics, to the federal sentencing guidelines. Then your federal criminal defense lawyer can determine your guideline range and whether you are subject to any mandatory minimum sentences. Based on that initial assessment, your federal criminal defense lawyer can develop a strategy to either win acquittal outright or to reduce your risk of a long sentence by seeking dismissal charges carrying a mandatory minimum, seeking dismissal of other charges, and seeking to reduce the impact of offender characteristics.
Some charges that are typically seen in federal criminal cases include:
- Drug Trafficking
- Conspiracy to Distribute Drugs
- Drug and Controlled Substance Charges
- Soliciting a Minor for Sex
- Child Pornography
- Fraud
- Wire Fraud
- Computer Offenses
- Financial Crimes
- Kidnapping
- Production of Drugs or Controlled Substances, particularly Methamphetamine
