More than 7.7 million people live on Long Island, and the island is home to about 40% of the entire population of the state of New York. That high concentration of people means that there are inevitably some occasions when someone finds themselves on the wrong side of the law. Here at the Law office of Naiburg, Obedin, and Weissman, we handle a variety of legal cases, but federal crimes are one of the most serious.
They’re also one of the most misunderstood, and the majority of people don’t fully understand just what federal crimes are, what they may entail, and what they should do if charged with one. Because of this, it’s well worth spending a few minutes and taking a closer look at federal crimes.
Federal crimes are major crimes that fall outside the jurisdiction of local or state authorities and within the jurisdiction of federal authorities and federal courts. If you’re charged with a federal crime, it won’t be Suffolk County that handles your case – it will be federal organizations such as the FBI instead.
Usually, federal crimes are among the most serious and will generally be associated with the heaviest punishments, including long prison sentences and large monetary fines. Federal crimes include things like the following:
- Kidnapping
- Money laundering
- Tax evasion
- Identity theft
- Impersonating a government official
- Bank robbery
- Drug trafficking
If you somehow find that you are charged with a federal crime, you need to find legal counsel quickly. The sooner you find representation, the quicker you can start figuring out what options you have and how your case should move forward. Every case is different, and there’s no way to know exactly what you will be facing until you talk to a competent, experienced legal team. Because of the gravity of these charges, it’s also important that you spend time finding the best possible legal representation you can.
We are experienced at representing clients charged with federal crimes, and if you are facing one we’re ready to help you. Contact us to set up your initial consultation and see what kind of options you have. Your future could very well depend on it.