What do Federal Laws Deal With and How Can You Be Charged?

Let RICO Lawyer Joe Bodiford Explain

With years of experience as a Tampa criminal attorney and Florida appeals lawyer, Joseph Bodiford began representing his clients in federal court with great success. He has the experience, aggressiveness, and resources to put forth a strong defense for you.

Federal criminal laws deal with:

• Federal property
• Federal employees
• Federal taxes
• Receipt of federal benefits
• Federally guaranteed civil rights
• Crimes involving interstate commerce (transporting goods or individuals across state lines)

For example, it’s a federal crime to rob a U.S. Post Office or to assault a federal employee.

ADDITIONALLY, Federal Agencies such as the D.E.A. and F.B.I. can often bring charges against groups of individuals for Drug Crimes or White Collar Crimes such as money laundering.

If you have been contacted by a Federal Agency, seek legal counsel experienced in federal cases immediately. Federal Agents are experienced in getting information; they are not concerned with your freedom, or innocence. They are trained to seek out any shred of information that could contribute to guilt, or involvement. You need the same kind of support on your side when you hire a RICO attorney.

The U.S. Code for Federal Crimes (Title 18) contains its own processes. It's important to have legal representation that is experienced and knowledgeable in this environment. Some of the specific areas a federal criminal defense attorney must be experienced in are:

• Working with the Department of Justice
• Constitutional Protections
• Federal Criminal Procedure
• Federal Rules of Evidence
• Latest Citations from All Circuits, and
• Complex Pre- and Post-Trial issues

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Frequently Asked Questions about Federal Charges