Federal Criminal Defense

Our federal criminal defense attorneys have a vast amount of experience successfully representing clients faced with drug conspiracy charges. Federal drug conspiracy simply means two or more people had an agreement to violate the federal drug laws. The federal prosecutor must prove that the agreement to violate a federal drug law did exist, and that the alleged conspirators knew of the unlawful agreement and joined in it. This law is very broad and can cover many types of conduct.

Drug distribution or trafficking laws deal with the selling, transportation, and illegal import of unlawful controlled substances, such as heroin, cocaine, marijuana, methamphetamines, and other drugs. While drug trafficking can be prosecuted in state courts, federal drug trafficking charges can arise when the trafficking activity crosses state lines or involves more than one state. Federal drug trafficking charges are very serious and carry penalties of significant prison time.

According to federal law, it is illegal for an unlicensed person to import, produce, or conduct transactions in firearms across state lines. There are various ways to build a solid strategy to defend against federal firearms charges and our top Chicago Federal Defense Attorneys can discuss these options with you during a free no-obligation consultation.

People facing federal bank robbery charges are accused of stealing from a bank while employees and bystanders are subjected to violence, the threat of violence, or force. Not all robbery is considered a federal crime. Bank robbery is considered a federal crime because banks are federal institutions. The penalties for bank robbery are severe and those charged with this crime should seek the counsel of an experienced federal criminal defense attorney immediately.

The majority of kidnapping crimes are prosecuted at the state level, but those where the crime occurs in multiple states can also be charged federally. This means that a person accused of kidnapping may be charged in both state and federal court.

Kidnapping is a very serious offense that brings significant penalties. It is always charged as a felony, the degree of which can vary based on factors within the alleged crime, such as whether the victim was a child, where the victim was injured, exposed to danger, or sexually assaulted. Penalties for kidnapping include heavy prison sentences, fines, and sometimes probation.

Financially motivated nonviolent crimes committed by business and government professionals are considered white-collar crimes. These crimes are typically prosecuted by the Federal Government and carry devastating penalties, such as long prison sentences in a federal penitentiary and heavy fines. If you are the target of a federal investigation regarding a white-collar crime, contact an experienced federal criminal defense attorney immediately.