Garza

The

Law Firm, PLLC

865.540.8300

KNOXVILLE, TN DUI /DWI DEFENSE ATTORNEY

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Federal Criminal Defense

If you are under criminal investigation or have been charged with committing a federal offense, you need a lawyer who has experience defending people in federal court. Federal criminal defense is different from criminal defense against state crimes.

When the federal government files criminal charges against you, your entire future is on the line. You cannot afford to hire a lawyer who is inexperienced or has little experience in handling federal criminal charges. The FBI, DEA or CIA may have conducted the investigation that has led to your charges. The United States Attorney’s Office will prosecute your case. These are federal agencies that have extensive resources and more experience to put into seeking a conviction and maximum penalties.

The federal sentencing guidelines play an important part in any federal criminal defense. Federal judges lack the sentencing discretion that Tennessee state judges have. A thorough understanding of the harsh penalties imposed under the federal sentencing guidelines is essential for any criminal defense attorney practicing in federal court.

In most cases, most federal offenses are more serious than crimes that are covered under state law. Federal crimes typically involve offenses that occur on federal property, where the government is the intended target, or that are unlawful under federal law. Many federal crimes involve interstate or international offenses as well. Some common examples of federal crimes include:

 * Criminal conspiracy

* Child pornography

* Criminal conspiracy

* Money laundering

* Federal drug crimes

* Insurance fraud

* Mail fraud

* Counterfeiting

* White-collar crime

* Federal weapons crimes

* Federal theft crimes

Federal crimes are prosecuted in federal court and will result in the imposition of mandatory penalties under the Federal Sentencing Guidelines if the defendant is convicted. Most penalties for federal offenses are extremely harsh, including extensive terms of imprisonment, heavy fines, sex offender registration, and much more.

Your freedom and record are too important to entrust to an inexperienced criminal defense lawyer contact the Garza Law Firm today for a free consultation.

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