Many criminal charges can be prosecuted under either or both federal or state law. Penalties associated with federal offenses are usually much harsher than Florida state offenses. Federal charges are brought if a federal statute, act or treaty has been violated, or if the alleged offense involves another state or country. Some of the most frequent federal charges are:
- Drug Crimes
- Drug Trafficking
- Possession of a Controlled Substance
- Unlawful Weapon Possession
- Racketeering / RICO
- Cyber Crimes
- Violent Crimes
Tallahassee Federal Charge Defense Attorney
If you have been charged with a federal offense, it is important to hire a criminal defense attorney who has experience with defending those charged with federal crimes. Contact the Law Offices of Don Pumphrey, Jr. today for a consultation regarding your alleged federal offense.
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Commonly Charged Federal Offenses:
- Drug Crimes
- Drug Trafficking
- Possession of a Controlled Substance
- Drug Manufacturing
- Gun Crimes
- Unlawful Possession of a Weapon
- Unlawful Import or Export of Weapons
- Unlawful Firearms Trafficking
- White Collar Crime
- Mail Fraud
- Bank Fraud
- Money Laundering
- Embezzlement
- Racketeering (RICO)
- Cyber Crime
- Cyber-extortion
- Hacking
- Credit Card Fraud
- Online Child Pornography
- Identity Theft
- Violent Crimes
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Penalties
Most federal crimes are defined in Title 18 of the United States Code, and the Federal Sentencing Guidelines are typically followed to uniformly punish federal offenses. Penalties for federal crimes can often include prison time and fines. For example, under the federal drug possession and trafficking statutes, the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. §§ 807 et seq.), punishments can range from less than one year in federal prison to life without parole. Fines can vary from $1,000 to $10,000,000 depending on your charge.
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Agencies Who Investigate and Prosecute Federal Offenses
Federal agencies investigate federal offenses before they are prosecuted by the Unites States Attorney’s Office. The most common U.S. investigative agencies are the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF).
The FBI has jurisdiction over a wide range of federal crimes, and investigates almost any crime associated with federal offenses. The DEA primarily investigates felony drug crimes, including drug smuggling into the United States from other countries. The ATF is an investigative agency for violent crimes, criminal organizations, weapon trafficking and terrorism.
United States Attorneys prosecute crimes after they have been investigated by a federal agency. Each United States Attorney is appointed by the President of the United States and is assigned to one of the 94 judicial districts. They collectively serve under the direction of the United States Attorney General.
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Resources
Drug Enforcement Administration – The DEA is national government agency seeking to enforce the United State’s laws and regulations regarding controlled substances.
Federal Bureau of Investigation – The FBI is a governmental agency that has jurisdiction to investigate a wide range of federal crimes and other threats to the nation.
United States District Court for the Northern District of Florida – This web site has information about the federal court where federal white collar crimes are prosecuted in Tallahassee. The district court’s address is:
111 N. Adams Street
Tallahassee, Florida 32301
(850) 521-3501
Law Offices of Don Pumphrey, Jr. | Tallahassee Federal Defense Attorney
If you have been charged with a federal offense in Leon County, Tallahassee, contact Don Pumphrey, Jr., of the Law Offices of Don Pumphrey, Jr. to discuss the particular facts of your case, and your possible defenses. There are many options to decrease or avoid your charges, and finding an aggressive attorney is your best option to avoid severe punishment. Lawyer Don Pumphrey, Jr. is experienced in criminal defense, and will aggressively fight for your rights. Contact Don Pumphrey, Jr. at (850) 681-7777 for a consultation about your alleged federal charges.