Hiring a federal defense lawyer is critical for anyone charged with a federal crime. Federal crimes often carry harsher punishments compared to those committed at the state level, such as many years in prison and steep fines.
Examples of federal crimes include:
- tax evasion
- money laundering
- bank robbery
- computer fraud
- terrorism
- murder of a government official, or
- crimes that cross state lines
A federal crime is not handled by the local government or state police. Instead, these types of crimes fall under the jurisdiction of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, known as the FBI, or by the Homeland Security Agency.
Federal law is complex and can be very confusing, so it is important to hire an attorney experienced representing clients in the federal judicial system.
Federal Crimes Defense: Attorney Glenn Obedin
The Importance of Hiring Experienced Federal Defense Counsel
It is important for a defendant to choose a federal defense lawyer who specializes in federal cases because they are usually very different from cases that move through the court system at the state level.
The attorneys at the Law Office of Obedin and Weissman are familiar with court proceedings at the federal level, including any recent rulings of the U.S. Supreme Court that may affect the outcome of the case. They also clearly understand federal rules of evidence, criminal proceedings, trial procedures and sentencing standards.
Federal RICO Statute Explained
In this video, Federal crimes defense attorney Glenn Obedin discuss the federal RICO statute and how it is used to prosecute organized and gang related crimes.
Invoking Your Right to an Attorney in Federal Law
Here, Glenn Obedin discusses how invoking the right to speak with an attorney when arrested by federal authorities is a little different than your right to speak with an attorney when arrested by state authorities.
Narcotics Arrest In Federal Court vs. State Court
Glenn Obedin discusses how federal narcotics charges are almost always joined with conspiracy charges which makes being charged with this crime federally and defending these charges much more difficult than in a state proceeding.
Contact Us For a Free Consultation
If you or a loved one has been charged with a federal crime it is imperative to get the help of an expert federal crimes lawyer as soon as possible. Call us immediately at: (631) 979-7777.
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We represent people arrested and charged with federal crimes in Nassau and Suffolk County, Long Island, including:
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