Most crimes are prosecuted on either a state or federal level based on severity. If you have found yourself charged with a felony, please do not wait to call our Long Island federal crimes lawyer as soon as possible. The penalties are often life-ruining. Set up your initial consultation now. We want to help you safeguard your future.
DWI
You may need a federal crimes lawyer if you were charged with DWI while on federal land. There are specific requirements needed for this to be a federal crime. They include having a BAC of 0.08% or more with a breath test, exceeding the BAC limit of your state, and being determined to be unfit to drive.
You can face a maximum jail sentence of six months, a fine of $5,000, and a maximum of five years of probation.
If you refused to take a BAC test, the penalties can increase.
Drug Trafficking
It might be time to call our federal crimes lawyer if you have been charged with drug trafficking, especially if you were accused of crossing state lines. While possession is a state-level crime, trafficking is federal and comes with higher penalties. Depending on what schedule drug you were accused of trafficking, it can affect what penalties you face.
An example of a Schedule I drug is marijuana, while a Schedule V drug is codeine.
Federal Grand Larceny
This is a charge that supersedes the severity of simple shoplifting. You can be charged federally if you have been accused of stealing a $1,000 value or more.
The penalties range from four years of prison for the least severe felony to 25 years of prison for a felony of stealing more than $1,000,000.
Getting convicted for federal grand larceny can ruin your life. We do not want that to happen to you. Please reach out to us right away to see how we can protect your future.
Homicide
Usually, homicide is a state crime, but there are circumstances in which you can be charged with homicide.
You could be charged federally for murder if you are accused of killing:
- On federal land
- To influence a federal court case
- While on a ship at sea
- While robbing a bank
- Elected or appointed federal official
- A family member of a federal law enforcement agent
- A federal law enforcement agent
- A federal judge
Having the right federal crimes lawyer defending you is going to make or break your case. If you do not have someone willing to fight tirelessly to get you the defense you need, it can result in many years in prison, potentially the rest of your life.
Call Our Office Right Away
You do not want to end up with a felony conviction. You can lose your right to vote among other things. In 2020, there were 44,343 people who were not able to vote due to felony charges.
If you have been charged with a federal crime, please do not hesitate to reach out to our office as soon as possible. Our Long Island criminal attorney can give you the representation you need to safeguard your future. Call today to set up a consultation.
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