Federal
Criminal Law
Federal Expertise
- ✓ Complex Federal Litigation
- ✓ White-Collar & RICO Defense
- ✓ Federal Bail & Detention Hearings
- ✓ Early Pre-Indictment Intervention
"Federal authorities often 'watch and wait' for years to build a bulletproof case. Early intervention is your strongest asset."
Are You Facing Federal Charges?
You've probably heard the expression "Don't make a federal case out of it." This phrase exists because federal prosecutions carry immense weight. Unlike state law enforcement—which often acts immediately upon discovering criminal activity—federal authorities take the opposite approach.
Federal agents will sit, watch, and wait, sometimes for years, until they have identified everybody involved and feel they have a bulletproof case. The penalties for federal crimes are significantly more severe than state crimes, and defendants are not automatically entitled to bail following a federal arrest.
What Crimes Are Federal Matters?
The federal government has the authority to prosecute any case falling under a federal criminal statute. These include violent crimes, drug crimes, sex crimes, interstate crimes, international crimes, conspiracy crimes, and Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) violations. Scholars studying the U.S. federal criminal code have often noted that it can be used to prosecute a vast range of conduct.
If you find yourself facing one of these serious matters, you need the best possible representation at the earliest stage. Our Los Angeles attorneys are experienced with an unmatched track record in federal criminal matters.
Fraud
The deceiving of another person with intent to cause damage, often financial in nature. This includes mail fraud, wire fraud, and securities fraud.
Internet Crimes
Using the Internet to commit crimes, including cyber fraud, online scams, and digital exploitation offenses.
Tax Crimes
Failure to pay taxes, hiding assets, or structuring transactions to avoid reporting requirements. This includes tax evasion and willful failure to file.
Embezzlement
Taking money or property with which you were entrusted, typically over an extended period of time.
Money Laundering
Passing money through various entities or accounts to conceal its illegal source. Structuring involves deliberately failing to report cash transactions.
Drug Crimes
Manufacturing, distributing, and trafficking illegal drugs—particularly when involving large quantities or interstate/international operation.
Why Early Intervention Matters
Because federal investigations often span months or years before an indictment, there is a critical window for defense attorneys to intervene. We work to protect your rights during the investigative phase, aiming to prevent charges from being filed or position you for the most favorable outcome possible.
RICO Violations
The Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act targets organized criminal activity and can result in severe penalties including asset forfeiture.
Conspiracy Charges
Federal prosecutors frequently add conspiracy counts to increase leverage. These charges can apply even if the underlying crime was never completed.
The U.S. federal criminal code is vast. Facing it without a track record of success in federal court is a risk you cannot afford to take.
Federal Bail & Sentencing
The federal system operates under strict sentencing guidelines and unique procedures for pretrial release. We advocate aggressively at detention hearings to secure your release and provide sophisticated navigation through the complex federal sentencing landscape, focusing on minimizing exposure to long-term imprisonment and substantial fines.