Houston Federal Crime Attorney
What to Do If You're Charged with a Federal Crime
If you are being prosecuted or investigated for a federal offense you need an attorney with special training and experience. Many attorneys are experienced in state court, but if charges are brought in federal court it is very important you are represented by a qualified attorney. There are numerous ways a case can be filed in federal court. The potential charges range from drug crimes,
white collar crimes,
bank fraud, health care fraud, child pornography, tax crimes, and many others.
A person who is under a federal investigation will often become aware of it well before an arrest is made; however, this is not always the case. Therefore, it is vital to your future that as soon as you become aware that you could be under investigate that you immediately talk to a Houston criminal defense attorney who can take steps to protect your rights at once. This is a very critical time. I never let my clients talk to law enforcement without me by their side.
Federal Crime Lawyer Serving Houston
Federal crimes are very serious offenses as they are prosecuted by the U.S. Attorney's office in a federal court. U.S. prosecutors are smart, creative and determined - I know, I used to be an Assistant United States Attorney. Their cases against defendants are usually thoroughly investigated and well-prepared. Their resources are vast. This is a completely different ball game than a state crime and it deserves to be treated as such.
Conviction of a federal crime results in severe penalties. There is no parole allowed if a person is sentenced to federal prison. It is important, however, to remember that a criminal charge does not mean an automatic conviction. Mistakes can be made by investigators and innocent people charged with crimes they did not commit. Due to the amount of evidence amassed for a federal case it requires a seasoned and insightful federal crime lawyer to develop a defense strategy which will be more likely to obtain a positive outcome for the defendant regarding such crimes as:
The federal court system has different procedural rules and sentencing than a state court. Not all attorneys have the experience to appear before a federal court to defend a client as it takes specialized knowledge and certifications. I understand the stress you may be experiencing and will work closely with you to provide a compelling and aggressive defense.
Should you choose to work with the Law Offices of Ned Barnett, you can discuss you case with me, a former prosecutor with the United States Attorney's office and former state prosecutor who has a strong interest in helping you. By having this personal experience, I am able to give you a strong defense. I will know what the other side is thinking and will be able to constantly work at staying three steps ahead of the game.
Contact a Houston federal crime attorney
at my firm who is highly motivated to assist you to protect your freedom.