Atlanta Federal Crimes Attorney
Information About Federal Criminal Defense
A federal crime is one that is prosecuted in Federal Court, which is also referred to as a United States District Court. These crimes are usually of a very serious nature and are investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and prosecuted by the United States Attorney's Office. Defense against federal criminal charges is frequently a complex undertaking, and requires a legal professional who fully understands the criminal justice system. The Law Offices of Howard J. Weintraub, PC has spent decades defending individuals in federal criminal cases, for crimes ranging from bank robbery to fraud to murder. An
Atlanta federal criminal defense lawyer at the firm is available to provide you with aggressive and tireless representation in your case, with the goal of obtaining a reduction or complete dismissal of your charges.
Criminal investigations by a federal entity are usually conducted for criminal activity that involves at least one of the following:
- The crime was committed on federal property
- The crime affected "interstate commerce" (e.g. a person utilizes the U.S. mail service in order to transport illegal items such as counterfeit currency or drugs)
- The victim of the crime is a federal official
- The crime took place in more than one state (e.g. a person kidnaps someone and carries them over state lines, or transports drugs across state lines)
As these investigations, and the ensuing criminal proceedings, are typically very aggressive, it is important to hire a lawyer who is able to defend you against your charges with equal aggression.
Why hire an attorney in my federal criminal case?
Federal prosecutors are extremely well-equipped. They have significant resources at their disposal, and they utilize these resources fully in the pursuit of convictions for those charged with federal crimes. If you are to have a strong chance of success in your federal case, you will need the support and guidance of a criminal defense lawyer who can devote the full scope of their knowledge and resources in defending you against charges such as:
If you are under investigation for, or have been charged with a federal crime, contact an Atlanta federal criminal defense attorneywho can build a comprehensive defense in your case.