Sacramento Federal Criminal Defense Attorney
Federal criminal cases often carry with them an exposure to a large amount of prison time. If you or a loved one is being investigated or charged with a Federal Crime, it is imperative that you do not delay, call a top Sacramento federal criminal defense lawyer right away—(916)-913-1378. Our experienced criminal defense firm will aggressively and relentlessly fight on your behalf in Federal Court.
Overview of Federal Criminal Investigations
Federal criminal cases are generally investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (F.B.I.) and are prosecuted by the United States Attorney’s Office. These agencies both have strong reputations for tenacity, and have vast resources at their disposal, which usually makes defending a federal criminal case more challenging than defending a state criminal case. The notorious harshness of the U.S. Federal Sentencing Guidelines also guarantees that many federal criminal cases come with an exposure to significant time in prison.
Federal Felony Case Initiation - Grand Jury vs. Complaints:
All federal felony cases begin with a grand jury hearing evidence and deciding whether there is enough evidence to file an “indictment”, meaning to charge the defendant with a crime. This is in contrast with many state felony cases that begin with a prosecutor simply filing a complaint with the court. If a federal grand jury decides there is enough evidence to charge the defendant, the case will proceed to trial, unless a settlement agreement is reached before trial.
Constitutional Rights in Federal Court - Presumption of Innocence and Fair Trials:
Despite the high stakes in federal court and the bottomless resources available to federal law enforcement, it is important to remember that defendants in federal court still enjoy the same federal constitutional rights and protections that defendants enjoy in state court, most importantly, the presumption of innocence. A defendant in federal court has the right to a fair jury trial, where twelve impartial members of the community decide whether the evidence rises to a level that is “beyond a reasonable doubt”, the highest standard in the law. At trial, a defendant has the right to remain silent or testify if they so choose, the right to confront the witnesses or evidence against them, and the right to present witnesses or evidence of their own.
The Importance of Legal Representation - Nagra Law Firm, P.C. Advocacy:
If you or a loved one has been charged with a federal crime, it is crucial that you have a a top Sacramento federal criminal defense attorney on your side, standing up for you every step of the way. Nagra Law Firm, P.C. has the experience and knowledge to obtain the best possible outcome in your case. Call our Sacramento federal criminal defense lawyer now, at (916)-913-1378. We will relentlessly and aggressively fight for you.
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most common federal crimes
- Conspiracy
- White collar crimes
- Money laundering
- Counterfeiting
- Mail fraud
- Carjacking
- Securities law violations
- Tax evasion and tax fraud
- Federal drug offenses such as inter-state drug trafficking
- Credit card fraud
- Identity theft
- Federal sex crimes
- Piracy
- Treason
- Bank robbery
- Immigration-related offenses including illegal entry
- Violent crimes, including murder
- Weapons possession, including felon in possession