Federal Criminal Defense

There are many criminal offenses that can be charged in either federal or state court; sometimes the same charges are brought in both. Drug charges and firearm offenses are frequent examples of this dual charging scheme. For this reason, it is important that your criminal defense attorney have knowledge and experience of both the federal and state criminal systems. The criminal defense attorneys at Wessel, Lehker & Welsh Inc. have experience and knowledge of both systems. If you are charged in federal court, state court or both, contact us right away to discuss your case.

While the number of federal prosecutions is on the rise [http://trac.syr.edu/tracreports/crim/136/ ] frequently, if you are charged in both federal and state court, one will drop your case for prosecution in the other. Whether your case is charged in federal court or state court depends on many factors, including the nature and extent of the criminal investigation, possible punishment upon conviction, availability of governmental resources, and the crime itself.

Typical crimes charged in federal court include:

■ Drug Smuggling
■ Large Drug Distribution Conspiracies
■ Internet Cases; Child Pornography
■ Union Theft or Embezzlement
■ Bank Robbery and Bank Fraud
■ Illegal Firearm Possession & Other Firearm Offenses
■ Mail Fraud/Wire Fraud
■ Immigration Crimes, including Illegal Re-Entry
■ Social Security Fraud

If you received a Target Letter or are charged with a federal crime, we can help. Please contact us right away to discuss your case. The criminal defense attorneys at Wessel, Lehker & Welsh Inc. are federal criminal defense lawyers.

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