Federal Criminal Defense at the Law Office of Maggie Jo Hilliard, P.A.
Federal criminal law is a serious and complex body of law. It is distinguishable, as the crimes charged are created by the United States Congress, not the State of Florida. Federal Crimes are investigated by the FBI, DEA, ICE, IRS, and/or other Federal agencies. Because of the nuances of the Rules of Federal Criminal Procedure and the complexity of these cases, it is essential that you seek an experienced attorney that knows the procedures of the federal system and can effectively defend against these charges.
Federal investigations and prosecutions are well-funded, strategically organized and designed to gather an abundance of evidence against suspects long before an arrest is made. It is imperative that you are honest with your federal criminal defense lawyer from the outset. The FBI, for example, may have been conducting surveillance for years befrore arresting you. They will likely have wire taps, videos or other recorded conversations and actions. Others that you were dealing with may have already turned informant. Your criminal defense lawyer will have only you, at the outset of representation, to rely upon to provide information. As the case progresses, your attorney may conduct a private criminal investigation through private detectives and the discovery process, but you are the best source of information. The worst case is when the prosecution knows more about the case than your federal defense lawyer.
You need experienced counsel to represent you, before an indictment is handed down by a Grand Jury or before you have to appear as a Defendant in Court. At the Law Office of Maggie Jo Hilliard, P.A., negotiations begin with federal prosecutors to minimize negative consequences to clients as early as possible. Call today before you discuss your case with anyone, as the federal agents are working hard against you. Call before you are subpoenaed to appear in front of the Grand Jury. You need an experienced attorney on your side, because if you are unprepared to testify in front of the grand jury, and you are indicted, you could face severe penalties.
The United States Federal Sentencing Guidelines carry great weight in federal courts. The guidelines can be utilized to obtain successful outcomes.
Call today, (904) 247-7600 if you have been charged with a federal crime such as fraud, internet crimes, corruption, drug trafficking, money laundering, or RICO crimes. Drug charges are increasingly common. If you have been charged with any of the following crimes, call today to schedule a consultation: Club Drugs - MDMA (ecstasy), LSD, and GHB (date rape drug), Cocaine and crack cocaine, Conspiracy, Drug cultivation and manufacturing , Drug trafficking, transportation, and importation, heroin possession and sales, marijuana possession and sales, Methamphetamine manufacturing and sales, Possession of chemicals for drug manufacturing, Possession with intent to deliver and drugs sales, and false or forged prescriptions.
It is important to have an attorney working hard on your side to ensure that government agents follow all constitutional requirements in any search of your property, including canine (K-9) searches. The quantity and purpose of drug possession, such as possession for sale rather than possession for use, often determines the range of punishment.