Federal Defense Attorney Faces A Tougher Adversary

2007-11-09 05:11:17

( Legal )



Although far more criminal cases are docketed in state courts, the federal government also has the power to prosecute defendants whose criminal acts cross state lines or who commit criminal acts on federal property. There are some crimes such as offenses related to customs violations and immigration fraud that are within the jurisdiction of, and should be prosecuted in, a federal court.

There may be similarities between the state and federal court procedures, but federal crimes often involve complicated legal issues especially when you commit an interstate crime. Generally, criminal prosecutors in federal cases can access more resources and possess more solid academic credentials than state prosecutors. For this reason, federal defense attorneys tend to find federal crimes more difficult to defend.

When federal authorities contact you in relation to a criminal investigation, or when you are accused of a crime that violates any of the federal laws, finding a good federal defense attorney should be your top priority. In criminal investigations, your federal defense attorney can explain to you in detail the purpose and nature of the investigation. You may even have your defense lawyer during the questioning to guard your right against self-incrimination, and to act as your intermediary with the investigators.

You may choose between a government-paid, and a private federal defense attorney. However, since most government-paid defense lawyers have many cases at hand, you may feel comfortable with a private criminal defense attorney who can devote more crucial time on your case. You would most likely prefer a federal defense attorney who has negotiating skills to lessen a penalty and to reduce charges of a crime over the ones with theatrical skills in questioning a witness in court. Good federal defense attorneys provide you with an objective assessment of your case, and the chances on winning based on the evidence adduced against you.


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