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What are federal crimes?
Federal crimes are offenses that violate the laws of the United States. Federal crimes have a broader scope than state crimes and are prosecuted by the United States Attorneys. Qualified federal defense lawyers are critical in fighting federal charges.
What are examples of federal crimes?
In federal courts you typically see drug and fraud accusations. However, because of the large net at the disposal of United States Attorneys, federal defense includes, but is not limited to: drug possession, intent to distribute drugs, manufacturing drugs, drug trafficking, white collar crime, tax evasion, Medicare and Medicaid fraud, mortgage fraud, embezzlement, money laundering, bank and mail fraud, sex crimes, environmental crimes, immigration crimes, and murder.
How do I know if I am under investigation for a federal crime and need a federal defense lawyer?
While it is possible you are being investigated without knowing, a convincing sign you are under investigation is if you are contacted by federal agents or if agents show up at your home or business. If the agents are there to search your home or business make them produce a warrant. Next, contact your federal defense lawyers and explain the situation.
Another sign you are in need of federal defense attorneys is if you receive a target letter.
What is a target letter?
A target letter is sent by the United States Attorney’s Office and is an indication that you are the target of an investigation and accompanying accusations. If you receive a target letter get in touch with your federal defense lawyers. Target letters are often followed by attempts to reach you. Soon you will be contacted by federal agencies.
What does a target letter look like?
U.S. Department of Justice
Criminal Division
[Department of Justice Seal]_____________________________________________________
Fraud Division
[address]
DATE
I am writing to advise you that you are a target of a federal investigation being conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Internal Revenue Service. This investigation involves claims by ______________________ submitted to _____________________. The crimes being investigated include, but are not limited to, ______________________________________________.
In the near future we may ask a Federal Grand Jury to return an indictment charging you in connection with this investigation. Before doing so, we are offering you an opportunity to provide testimony and/or relevant evidence to the Grand Jury investigating this matter. You are under no obligation to accept this invitation to testify or produce information; it is entirely your decision.
You may wish to consult with and hire an attorney. If you do so, he or she can contact me directly to discuss this matter.
SPECIAL AGENT
[contact information]Sincerely yours,
Trial Attorney
I received a subpoena from a federal grand jury, what should I do?
You should be grasping the general idea here. If you receive a subpoena from a federal grand jury, contact your federal defense lawyers. Remember you have a right to counsel and a right not to answer incriminating questions.
My investigation has taken over a year, is that normal?
Yes. Federal crimes are highly complex and technical. Investigators are looking for enough evidence to make an arrest. This can take a few months or this can take a few years. On the flip side federal defense attorneys must prepare your federal defense quickly.
Federal agents want to talk to me, should I?
Not without your federal defense lawyers present. Contact your criminal federal defense lawyers, and they will advise you if it is time to speak with either the United States Attorney or federal agents. If your federal defense lawyer recommends you go speak to agents alone, then find a new federal criminal defense attorney. Speaking with the United States Attorney or agents can be a solid weapon to reduce potential charges or punishment…if handled correctly.
How are punishment ranges determined with federal crimes?
Because federal crimes violate federal law, penalties are more severe, with little or no opportunity for parole. The penalty for a federal crime will vary depending on the type of federal offense, your criminal history, the amount related to the offense, the number of individuals involved, and/or damage caused. These factors, among several others, are set forth in the United States Sentencing Guidelines which are followed by United States Attorneys, federal probation officials, and, most importantly, federal judges. Federal prosecutors tend to throw the kitchen sink at you, initially charging you with the harshest crimes and harshest penalties. Leaving it to your federal defense lawyers to knock the charges down.
What are mandatory minimum sentences?
A mandatory minimum sentence is a minimum number of years that must be served when a person is convicted of a particular crime. For example, regarding drug crimes, different drugs have different set quantities that trigger specific minimum sentences.
Federal Defense Lawyers – Mandatory Minimum Sentences
| Type of Drug | 5 year sentence w/out parole | 10 year sentence w/out parole |
| Marijuana | 100 plants/100 kilos | 1000 plants/1000 kilos |
| Cocaine | 500 grams | 5 kilos |
| Methamphetamine | 10 grams | 100 grams |
| PCP | 10 grams | 100 grams |
| Heroin | 100 grams | 1 kilo |
| Crack Cocaine | 5 grams | 50 grams |
| LSD | 1 gram | 10 grams |
Can the judge go lower than the mandatory minimum?
Yes. Despite the term mandatory minimum, the judge can impose a sentence below the minimum if the United States Attorney requests so, on the basis of substantial assistance. Substantial assistance means providing information or even testifying against another offender. You will be advised by your federal defense attorney along the way.
What is a conspiracy?
A conspiracy occurs when two or more people enter an agreement to commit a crime. Because there is no limit on the number of individuals participating in a conspiracy, parties may join after the plot has been established, and will be treated as co-conspirators. You can be labeled a co-conspirator if you are unaware of who the other parties are or even if the offense is not fully executed. Attempting to have you separated from the conspiracy is a beneficial tool used by federal defense attorneys.
What is White Collar Crime?
White Collar Crime is a fraudulent offense typically involving professionals, often with high-profile positions. These crimes are generally committed for monetary gain through theft or phony documents. Bank fraud, forgery, theft, bribery, embezzlement, insider trading, money laundering, tax evasion, and insurance fraud are a list of crimes that fit this description.
What is Bank Fraud?
Bank fraud involves an individual using false representation or deception to obtain assets held by a bank or financial institution. If you are accused of bank impersonation, stolen or altered checks, uninsured deposits, fraudulent loan applications, fraudulent documents, wire transfer fraud, money laundering, or forging check signatures, you are accused of bank fraud.
What is Mortgage Fraud?
Mortgage fraud deals with omitting or misrepresenting information on a mortgage loan application to obtain a large loan than you are qualified to obtain. Mortgage fraud can be spun as bank fraud, money laundering, or even mail fraud.
Medicare/Medicaid Fraud?
If you make a false statement to obtain medical assistance from the government you have committed Medicare/Medicaid Fraud. Often times, doctors are accused of providing unnecessary medical services or billing for services never performed. This fraud involves any allegedly false statement made to obtain medical assistance from the government.
What is Tax Evasion?
Tax evasion is, simply put, dodging taxes. Individuals, companies, and trusts accused of tax evasion and have misrepresented their true worth to reduce tax liability fall into this category. Examples include, but are not limited to: declaring less income,profits or gains than the amounts actually earned, or overstating deductions.
What is Embezzlement?
While the definition of embezzlement varies according to the statute it falls under, typically embezzlement is defined as withholding entrusted assets to be used for one purpose and using them for another. Examples include, a financial advisor embezzling funds of investors or a husband embezzling funds from a bank account jointly held with his wife.
What is Money Laundering?
Money laundering is the process of transforming the proceeds of crime into seemingly legitimate money or other assets. When money is obtained from certain crimes (e.g. extortion, insider trading, drug trafficking, illegal gambling) and is cleaned to give the appearance it is legit the “dirty money” has been laundered. Money can be laundered by many methods, which vary in complexity and sophistication.
Why is the government seizing my property?
Under a highly criticized law, the government can seize property they believe is either used in a crime or that is the profit of a crime. When the government takes your property it is known as a forfeiture. Because the proceeds of the forfeited property go to law enforcement agencies there is a powerful incentive for agents. They also tend to seize more rather than less, and let the criminal federal defense attorneys sort it out.
Can I fight the forfeiture of my property?
Yes. The government must prove the property seized is related to a crime. Be aware, though that the clock is ticking. You have to act quickly in contesting the forfeiture. The first step is finding aggressive federal defense lawyers . The second step is filing a lawsuit within 10 days of the seizure and posting a cash bond. Ultimately a hearing will be held regarding the whether the government had grounds to forfeit your property.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/6″][vc_custom_heading text=”Federal Defense Lawyers – Specialist” font_container=”tag:p|text_align:center|color:%23000000″ google_fonts=”font_family:Cinzel%3Aregular%2C700%2C900|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal” css=”.vc_custom_1455997888931{border-top-width: 1px !important;border-right-width: 1px !important;border-bottom-width: 1px !important;border-left-width: 1px !important;border-left-color: #000000 !important;border-left-style: solid !important;border-right-color: #000000 !important;border-right-style: solid !important;border-top-color: #000000 !important;border-top-style: solid !important;border-bottom-color: #000000 !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;}”][vc_video link=”https://youtu.be/N0qpeLty1KM”][vc_custom_heading text=”Criminal Defense” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ google_fonts=”font_family:Abril%20Fatface%3Aregular|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][divider style=”line” color=”#1e73be” size=”3px”][vc_widget_sidebar sidebar_id=”sidebar-page”][/vc_column][/vc_row]