• What are Federal Crimes?

Federal Crimes can be any criminal problem that falls under federal jurisdiction. Typically a Federal crime is considered more serious than state charges. This is mainly because the U.S. Attorney's office typically prosecutes larger cases. This website is not designed to go into all the different intricate details of various Federal Crimes. Please feel free to contact us for more information. Examples of Federal cases are White Collar Crime, Fraud and Conspiracy cases, Counterfeit goods, Money Laundering and structuring, Tax evasion, immigration related cases, Weapons cases, etc...

• Is there a difference between State and Federal charges?

Yes, the State and Federal system are very different. Many lawyers avoid Federal Court all together because of the serious nature of most proceedings. It is generally thought that Federal Court penalties can be more severe. Whether a person is charged in State or Federal Court will depend on which court has jurisdiction and whether or not the federal agency wants to prosecute the case. If the case is small, it is unlikely that the Feds will want to prosecute, thus leaving it to the local DA.

• What should I do if I am suspected of committing a crime?

Contact us or your lawyer immediately. There is no substitute to good legal advice when you are suspected of committing a crime.

If you have any questions about this area, please contact us.