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Federal criminal defense
What Are You Facing?
- Federal Drug ChargesFederal drug trafficking, conspiracy, distribution and related federal narcotics offenses.
- Federal Sex CrimesDefense for serious federal sex offenses and investigations.
- Federal Firearms ChargesFederal firearm possession, use, trafficking and related weapons charges.
- Federal Fraud ChargesWire fraud and other serious federal fraud investigations and prosecutions.
- Human TraffickingDefense for federal human trafficking and related conspiracy allegations.
- Money LaunderingDefense for federal money laundering investigations and charges.
- Federal KidnappingDefense against serious interstate and federal kidnapping allegations.
- Witness TamperingDefense involving allegations of intimidation, influence, obstruction or witness tampering.
- Federal AppealsDefense for federal criminal appeals and post-conviction matters.
Federal statutes
Federal Criminal Charges and U.S. Code Offenses
- Federal Drug Charges — Controlled Substances Act offenses under Title 21.
- Federal Fraud Charges — mail, wire, bank, health care, securities and tax fraud.
- Federal Firearms Charges — possession, trafficking and § 924(c) allegations.
- Federal Sex Crimes — Chapter 109A, 110 and 117 prosecutions.
- Money Laundering — transactions alleged under 18 U.S.C. §§ 1956 and 1957.
- Human Trafficking — forced labor and trafficking offenses under Chapter 77.
- Federal Kidnapping — allegations charged under 18 U.S.C. § 1201.
- Witness Tampering — obstruction allegations under 18 U.S.C. § 1512.
The federal case lifecycle
Where Are You in the Federal Criminal Process?
- Federal Investigation
FBI, IRS-CI, DEA, HSI and ATF investigations can begin long before an arrest.
- Target Letter or Subpoena
A target letter or federal subpoena can signal that prosecutors or a grand jury are actively examining potential criminal conduct.
- Grand Jury
Federal prosecutors may use the grand jury to obtain evidence and seek an indictment.
- Search Warrant or Raid
A federal search can be a critical turning point in an investigation.
- Arrest or Indictment
Once formal charges are filed, detention, discovery, motions, plea negotiations and trial strategy become immediate concerns.
- Federal Sentencing
Federal sentencing can involve advisory guidelines, statutory penalties, enhancements, mitigation and advocacy for a lower sentence.
- Appeal or Post-Conviction
Federal appeals, § 2255 motions and compassionate release involve distinct standards and procedures.
Federal law enforcement
Which Federal Agency Is Investigating You?
High-intent federal events
Federal Agents Contacted You? What Happens Next Matters.
California + nationwide
National Federal Defense. Deep California Experience.
- Central District of CaliforniaLos Angeles, Santa Ana and Riverside federal court coverage.
- Southern District of CaliforniaSan Diego and El Centro federal court coverage.
- Northern District of CaliforniaSan Francisco, Oakland and San Jose federal court coverage.
- Eastern District of CaliforniaSacramento and Fresno federal court coverage.
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If you are under federal investigation, have been contacted by federal agents, received a target letter or subpoena, or are facing an indictment or sentencing, seek legal advice before making decisions that may affect the case.