FEDERAL CHARGES: FEDERAL LAWYER - CONTACT FEDERAL CRIMINAL DEFENSE LAWYER

 A federal crime is an offense against the United States of America that is in violation of U.S. federal law or federal legislation. 

If you are facing federal charges or a federal indictment, you need a federal criminal defense lawyer, not a state criminal defense lawyer, because the rules and procedures between the two are substantial and the penalties are often far more severe, making the services of a federal lawyer more appropriate when facing federal charges. 

If the Federal Government or any federal agency suspects that you may have committed a crime that violates federal statutes, then the agency responsible for investigating these types of crimes will open an investigation against your own alleged criminal actions to determine whether they will file federal charges or a federal indictment, for which you will need a federal lawyer, not a state lawyer. 

Depending on the nature of the alleged crimes, any number of agencies, task forces, surveillance teams, and more may take part in the investigation as they begin to build a case against you, which can be daunting and overwhelming. 

If you are charged with a federal crime, you need an experienced federal criminal defense lawyer to protect your rights and to obtain the absolute best possible outcome to your federal matter. 

If you are under an investigation, or suspect that a federal agency may have opened an investigation against you, one of the most important steps you can take is to hire experienced federal criminal defense lawyers who can help you begin to formulate a defense and help you understand how to navigate this investigation. 

While you are entitled to a variety of legal protections, it is unlikely that any of the investigating agencies will extend these privileges to you voluntarily, such as the right to avoid incriminating yourself while making any statements regarding the investigation. 

Without a federal lawyer representing you against federal charges or a federal indictment, it is likely that those individuals tasked with your investigation will attempt to get you to make statements that will likely support their position or incriminate you; thereby making their own job easier while depriving you of a fair investigation. Hiring an experienced federal criminal defense lawyer is the best way to ensure that every step of your investigation is fair and just.

It is important to know that a federal agency is under no legal obligation to inform a person that they are the subject of a federal investigation. Because it is in the agency’s best interests to keep the subject ignorant of their activities for as long as possible, federal investigators can use tactics such as wiretapping, online or physical activity monitoring, recording conversations with a complicit party wearing a wire, and a variety of other methods.

Federal charges or a federal indictment typically come after a long, methodical, and thorough investigation by a federal law enforcement agency, oftentimes under the direction of an Assistant U.S. Attorney (AUSA), which makes the role of a federal lawyer all that more important to protect your rights. 

Federal offenses are investigated by a variety of agencies such as the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), to name just a handful of federal investigation agencies that could have taken part in the federal investigation, thus highlighting the need for an experienced federal criminal defense lawyer to defend you against federal charges.  

Our federal lawyers have a record of success in preventing charges from being filed in federal cases. Our federal criminal defense lawyers have also successfully negotiated with federal prosecutors and judges to dismiss federal charges and federal indictments that were filed. 

Additionally, and as would be expected, if the indictment remains, we have been successful in obtaining results that are far and above what the statutory guidelines mandate by actively researching the relevant issues and actively negotiating with the Assistant U.S. Attorney prosecuting the federal case. 

The answer to this question depends on a wide range of specifics regarding your case, including the nature of your federal charges or federal indictment, your criminal record, any enhancements to your charges, and many other factors. It is best to discuss the specific facts of your federal case with an experienced federal lawyer because no two cases are exactly the same and no two federal prosecutors are exactly the same. 

Sentencing guidelines vary greatly for different types of federal charges or a federal indictment, and the range of other charges that may be taken up by government and the Assistant U.S. Attorney (AUSA); thereby increasing the need for an experienced and knowledgeable federal criminal defense lawyer. 

While the penalties for any specific federal charge or federal indictment depend on the nature of the crime and the statutory framework, they all fall under the federal sentencing guidelines instead of state sentencing guidelines; thus the need for a federal lawyer instead of a state lawyer. 

Federal Sentencing Guidelines are no longer mandatory. This means that federal judges still use the guidelines as a reference, but not as a mandatory reference as was the case previously.

It is important to understand that federal cases must be handled in a different way than state cases. In federal criminal cases, you must assume that the United States Government has done a thorough investigation and knows a lot about the subject matter of the investigation and the "target", which is the "subject" of the federal investigation.

If you are facing federal charges or a federal indictment, you need a federal criminal defense lawyer who has strong working relationships with federal prosecutors. This relationship is gained through repeated experiences with not only the United States Attorney’s Office; but also the investigating federal agency.

Our federal lawyers have defended clients against a wide range of federal charges and federal indictments, including insurance fraud, Medicare fraud, Medicaid fraud, wire fraud, securities fraud, mortgage fraud, RICO conspiracy, kidnapping, child pornography, distribution and possession of drugs with the intent to distribute, computer crimes and even flying a commercial jet while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

A federal criminal defense lawyer can make the difference between a longer or a shorter sentence, or even being federally charged. It is for this reason that if you or a loved one is facing federal charges or a federal indictment, you need to contact The Law Office of Peter F. Iocona today for a consultation.

A federal crime is a crime that is made illegal by U.S. federal legislation, meaning that any charges will be tried in a federal courthouse before a federal judge. Most laws that are enforced in the United States are heard on the state level because they are made illegal by state legislation, meaning that any charges will be tried in a state courthouse before a state judge. This is why if you are facing federal charges, you need a federal lawyer, not a state lawyer.

Federal criminal investigations and the prosecution of federal offenses are handled much differently than those in state courts. The federal law enforcement agencies that are responsible for the investigation of federal crimes that will lead to federal charges and federal indictments, are typically highly experienced and investigators with the financial backing of the federal government, making the need for an experienced federal criminal defense lawyer far more important if not required if you expect to obtain the best possible outcome.

When facing federal charges or a federal indictment, you need to act fast by calling an experienced federal criminal defense lawyer who can begin working on your federal case immediately. After consultation and retention, a federal criminal defense attorney can immediately contact the federal agency and/or the Assistant U.S. Attorney (AUSA) to begin learning more about the government's case, formulating legal and/or factual defenses while also negotiating with the AUSA.  

The following are some of our practice areas, as well as examples of violations of federal criminal law, regardless of location or involved parties:

Tax Fraud

Computer Crimes

White-collar crimes

Wire Fraud

Securities Fraud

Credit Card Fraud

Money Laundering

Tax Evasion

Espionage

Immigration Law Violations

Healthcare Fraud

Child Pornography

Bank Fraud

Conspiracy

Mortgage Fraud

Intellectual Property Theft

Corruption 

If you have been accused of any of the above-listed federal charges, or any other federal crime, or federal indictment, the most important thing to remember is that you need to contact an experienced federal criminal defense lawyer as soon as possible. The sooner am experienced federal lawyer is brought into a case, the more time the federal attorney will have to work on your case before your initial hearing, as well as make certain that we take every necessary step to maximize your chances of a positive and successful outcome.

Not all federal cases will proceed to a trial, and it is impossible to make such a determination until the federal indictment containing the federal charges have been reviewed and thoroughly researched by an experienced federal criminal defense lawyer.

Thereafter, and before trial, there is the discovery phase. During this time, it is not uncommon for new or different information to arise that leads one or both sides to agreeing to work together on fashioning a deal prior to going to trial.

It is for this reason that if you are facing federal criminal charges, you need a federal lawyer, not a state lawyer to defend you against federal criminal charges. 

It is important that if you are arrested on federal charges, do not say anything to the government about the crime without first contacting a lawyer. especially if you were not expecting to be charged with federal crimes that will lead to a federal indictment. 

Be certain to assert your right to remain silent and your right to the presence of federal lawyer. If you are expecting a federal indictment, you should immediately contact an experienced federal criminal defense lawyer to possibly avoid you being arrested in an inopportune time or place. 

When facing federal criminal charges for federal crimes, it is extremely important that you hire an experienced federal criminal defense lawyer who is capable of handling these types of matters.

We have a thorough understanding of the federal laws, regulations and the court procedures. If you are facing a federal indictment or federal charges, contact The Law Office of Peter F. Iocona today for a consultation with his federal lawyers.