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Knoxville Federal Criminal Defense Lawyers

Defend Your Business Against Unjust Federal Criminal Charges with Spodek Law Group, P.C.

Has your success garnered unwanted attention from the government? Have you been working hard to build your business, create jobs, and improve the lives of those around you, only to find yourself facing criminal charges? The fact is that federal prosecutors often target successful individuals and corporations, using white-collar crime allegations as a weapon against them. At Spodek Law Group, P.C., our team of experienced federal criminal defense attorneys understands the challenges you face and can protect you from unnecessary consequences.

Custom-Tailored Defense Strategies for Every Federal Criminal Case

Being targeted by federal authorities is a serious matter, and prompt action is critical. Even if you think you know why you are being investigated, amateur mistakes made during this trying time could jeopardize your legal rights. At Spodek Law Group, P.C., our federal criminal defense lawyers will quickly assess your case’s nature and scope to provide custom-tailored legal representation strategically designed to safeguard you from harm. Our experience in handling thousands of cases puts our clients in the position possible.

Specialists in Federal Criminal Defense

Our sole focus lies on federal criminal defense to ensure we remain current on legal issues affecting our clients. We stay apprised of DOJ initiatives and precedent-setting case decisions. Many of our attorneys have spent their careers as federal prosecutors and trial lawyers in the DOJ and the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Their insights into federal prosecution strategies allow us to anticipate actions taken against you proactively.

Serious Experience in Federal Criminal Law

We have decades of combined experience representing individual and corporate clients dealing with white-collar crime allegations — such as fraud, financial crimes, drug offenses, and other types of alleged misconducts — nationwide. As our client, you work exclusively with senior attorneys, who relentlessly collaborate to craft strategies that help you overcome the government’s accusations. Whether at investigation, trial, sentencing, or appeal stages of prosecution, our attorneys work tirelessly to defend your rights.

White Collar Crime Charges Under Federal Law

Federal cases are intricate, and federal charges vary depending on different statutes. Some charges most often leveled against our clients include the following allegations under this sampling of statutes:

Bank Fraud – 18 U.S. Code § 1344
Healthcare Fraud – 18 U.S. Code § 1347
Insurance Fraud – 18 U.S.C. § 1033
Mail Fraud and Wire Fraud – 18 U.S. Code § 1343
Mortgage Fraud – 18 U.S.C. § 1343
Securities Fraud – 18 U.S. Code § 1348
Intellectual Property Theft – 18 U.S.C. § 1832, 18 U.S.C. § 2320, 18 U.S.C. § 2319, 18 U.S.C. § 1343, 18 U.S.C. § 1028A, 18 U.S.C. § 1831
Money Laundering – 18 U.S.C. § 1956, 18 U.S.C. § 1957
Tax Evasion – 26 U.S.C. § 7201
Public Corruption and Bribery – 18 U.S.C. § 201
Theft of Government Property
Drug Crimes – 21 U.S.C. § 841 et seq.
Attempt – 18 U.S.C. § 1113, 18 U.S. Code § 1349, 21 U.S.C. § 846, 26 U.S.C. § 7201, 18 U.S.C. § 201
Conspiracy – 18 U.S. Code § 371

Federal Criminal Defense Issues to Address

As a defendant in a federal criminal case, you may face several legal issues. The following are some of the typical situations that arise in these cases:

1. Illegally-Obtained Evidence
When prosecutors violate defendants’ constitutional rights and obtain evidence illegally, any evidence resulting from the violation becomes inadmissible in court. Unfortunately, without experienced defense lawyers representing them, people have been convicted on evidence that should have been deemed inadmissible in federal court.

2. Conspiracy Allegations
In federal law, you don’t need to commit a substantive offense to be subjected to significant fines and prolonged imprisonment. Due to such broad statutes, federal prosecution authorities can wield conspiracy allegations as one of their most influential tools. In conspiracy cases, even having an informal agreement with someone else to commit a crime and one of your alleged co-conspirators committing an “overt act” is enough to warrant prosecution in federal court.

3. Attempt Allegations
Federal investigations can lead to charges for attempted crimes even when there is no proof of completed criminal offenses. Often, charges carry the same sentences as charges for the allegedly-attempted offense or more. Thus, individuals and organizations being targeted for federal prosecution must be extremely careful about exposing themselves to accusations of trying unsuccessfully to commit the crime under investigation.

4. Multiple Related and Unrelated Charges
It’s common for defendants facing multiple charges for both related and unrelated crimes in federal cases. While some charges target specific substantive offenses, other charges address acts taken in furtherance of — or in conjunction with — specific criminal conduct, resulting in defendants facing multiple varying criminal charges in a single case.

5. Confidential Informant or “Co-Conspirator” Testimony
Confidential informants or alleged co-conspirators risk testifying against the defendant in federal criminal cases. If someone who has a vested interest in the outcome of your case testifies against you, overcoming this type of testimony is frequently a part of criminal defense strategies designed to protect the accused.

6. Sentencing Guidelines
While not binding, federal prosecutors and judges often use the Federal Sentencing Guidelines to determine which punishments to seek and impose in case of a conviction at trial. But it may be possible to negotiate a plea deal or sentence lower than that prescribed by the Guidelines—seeking out Spodek Law Group, P.C., for defense has never been more important.

Potential Penalties in Federal Criminal Cases

Federal sentences carry the potential for lengthy prison sentences and steep fines, recoupments, restitution, and other penalties prescribed by specific statutory provisions. In any case, these consequences can devastate defendants, so obtaining high-quality legal representation is critical. Some common federal criminal penalties include:

Federal Imprisonment – Depending on the seriousness of the crime, defendants could face several years behind bars.

Probation – Where possible, many defendants opt for probation instead of prison time.

Fines – These vary depending on individual or corporate status, but fines alone can be crippling.

Restitution, Recoupments, and Other Financial Penalties – Such fines and penalties in addition to base charges can push some defendants into financial ruin.

Other Statutory Penalties – Healthcare cases could exclude Medicare or Medicaid benefits, while securities violations could lead to SEC registration losses with significant impact.

Knoxville Federal Criminal Defense Lawyers

If you’re accused of a crime, contact our Knoxville Federal Criminal Defense Lawyers today for a risk free consultation. Our Knoxville Federal Criminal Defense Lawyers have over 50 years of combined experience, and can work nationwide on your case. We understand how to tackle difficult situations.