Santa Monica Federal Crime Lawyer
Types of Federal Crimes
A federal crime is any offense that directly violates federal legislation. At this time, there are over 100 categories of federal crimes, and while some of these are addressed in our state's criminal code, they are addressed in a completely different manner when charged at the federal level. The following are common examples of federal crimes:
- Drug crimes - possession, possession with intent to sell or distribute, cultivation, manufacturing, trafficking
- Tax crimes
- Weapons crimes
- Violations of customs laws
- Violations of antitrust laws
- Violations of immigration laws
- Terrorism
- Fraud - wire fraud, mail fraud, securities fraud, bank fraud, social security fraud
- Counterfeiting
- RICO crimes
- Child pornography
An individual can also be charged with a federal crime for committing an offense while on federal land. Federal land includes national parks, government buildings, airports, and military installations. If you are under investigation for a federal crime, or are already facing charges, it is important that you consult with a Santa Monica criminal defense attorney who can help you determine the best available legal option in your case.