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.

Federal Crime Attorney in Santa Monica

Federal sentencing guidelines require mandatory minimum sentences for federal crimes. If you are found guilty in your federal case, the judge will be required to enforce the mandatory sentence, even if he or she believes the penalty to be excessive. At Lessem & Newstat, we have provided representation in a number of federal cases, and we understand how important it is for individuals facing such charges to have the strongest available legal defense. If you have been charged with a federal crime, we will utilize our 50 combined years of criminal defense experience to improve the likelihood of a successful outcome to your case. Call us for help in these communities as well: Malibu, Westwood, and Venice.

Contact a Santa Monica federal crime lawyer for aggressive defense against your federal charges.