FEDERAL CRIMINAL LAWYERS

New Jersey Federal Criminal Defense Lawyers

When you’re charged with a crime in New Jersey, you might think your case is going to be confined to just state law. Unfortunately, many state crimes sometimes fall under federal jurisdiction as well. They can be tried by a federal prosecutor who represents a federal agency such as the DEA or FBI. State law alone is a murky place to be if you don’t have a legal background. If you’ve been served with a federal criminal complaint, we understand you’re concerned. You should be.

What are Common Federal Crimes?

The federal government is made up of many branches of government that oversee things like healthcare, military matters, and public safety. That’s not a full list of federal departments, but it gives you an idea of the large breadth of crimes that might fall under federal law.

Common federal crimes include:

• Tax fraud
• Mail fraud
• Medicaid and Medicare fraud
• Kidnapping across state lines
• Drug trafficking

How Serious are Federal Crimes?

Federal crimes are almost always considered more serious than crimes charged in state. That’s because a person has the burden of serving more of their sentence out if they’re convicted of a federal crime. For example, a federal felony is just about the scariest charge you’ll ever come up against and carry a long jail term even if the offense itself wouldn’t normally be considered as serious in a state court.

If you’ve been charged with a federal criminal act, it’s time to contact the lawyers at Spodek Law Group. You’ll find that New Jersey clients are highly satisfied and number in the thousands. We also have locations all around the United States to represent clients in all federal cases. Our firm is professional and highly knowledgeable about all federal crimes.

Why You Need a Lawyer

Due to the serious nature of federal crimes and the stiff prison sentences upheld by federal courts, you’re up against a lot more than just the state of New Jersey. Many people believe that you can’t be tried in federal court for a crime if you’ve already faced a state court. This couldn’t be further from the truth. States can bring charges for your crime, and then federal agencies can bring up charges against you next.

The legal system sees this as different from “double jeopardy.” Federal and state crimes are seen as different types of crimes in the eyes of the law, so you can be charged for a federal crime even if you’ve already been convicted in New Jersey. No one should go into a federal case without the help of a good lawyer.

People who know they’re under federal investigation should immediately contact Spodek and take our advice. There are a few good reasons for this.

1. Unnecessary disclosures are a big problem for defendants in the beginning of an investigation. You might unknowingly divulge information that you weren’t require to share, and federal prosecutors will be able to use that information against you in a federal court. A New Jersey federal criminal defense lawyer will be able to tell you what you have to share or don’t have to share before you harm your own case.

2. Federal defense lawyers work hard to devise a strategy for your defense before the investigation even wraps up. In some cases, they can use that strategy to avoid charges for you at all. By cooperating with you and then intervening for you, you’re reducing your chances of facing charges at all when you have a federal defense lawyer on your side.

3. When you go into a federal case, even if you are convicted, you’ll reduce your chances of the stiffest penalties for your crime. Your defense team works hard to make sure that you get the lightest sentence possible in your situation. This can save you years of your life and in some cases protect your freedom, even if you’re convicted.

4. Peace of mind during your foray into the federal legal system will always be higher when you have a good legal team fighting for your freedom and very life.

Hire a New Jersey Criminal Defense Lawyer

Hearing the news that you’ve been charged with a federal crime is often shocking and life-altering. Until the investigation concludes, you may experience anxiety. You will experience less anxiety if you have the team at Spodek on your side. From the moment you hire Spodek, the team takes care of every aspect of the investigative stage, any criminal proceedings, and of course, sentence mitigation. We have a marvelous track record of avoiding the stiffest penalties for our clients or of simply having the charges thrown out. Contact Spodek Law Group today to start fighting for your life.