Federal Criminal Defense

Accomplished New York Federal Crimes Attorney

While most crimes are state crimes, there are certain offenses that are categorized as federal crimes. These cases are handled by a separate federal court system and have certain differences from state criminal law. At Pollard & Koenig, we have substantial experience in federal criminal law. We can help you defend yourself against federal criminal charges.

Federal crimes include many white collar crimes such as mail fraud, tax crimes, securities fraud, Medicaid and Medicare fraud and insurance fraud. In addition, the federal law contains extensive drug and narcotics laws, intent to sell, importation, conspiracy, and racketeering crimes covered under the RICO statute.

Our attorneys are familiar with the different procedural rules and can take your case to trial, or can negotiate an advantageous deal if that is the best option. Federal criminal law is often more complex than state law. It is vital to acquire high quality representation as early as possible to avoid an unfortunate result. Federal crimes involve more specialized preparation than ordinary state crimes. Having an attorney experienced with federal criminal law can help you avoid some of the legal difficulties the system presents.

Why You Need to Have a Talented Federal Crime Lawyer

Under the old sentencing guidelines, federal judges were often limited in the punishment they could impose. Regardless of the circumstances, a judge could be forced to give someone convicted of a crime a lengthy prison sentence, even if that seemed unjust. Currently, federal judges have more leeway to sentence a convicted person based on their individual circumstance. This leeway makes it more important than ever to have a talented New York federal crime lawyer on your side. With proper representation, even a guilty verdict may not have to lead to harsh punishments.

If you have been accused of a federal crime, contact our federal crimes attorneys as soon as possible. We are serious about protecting your rights.

From our offices near the courthouses in lower Manhattan, we serve clients throughout New York including Brooklyn, Staten Island, Queens, Bronx, Long Island, Manhattan, and Nassau and Suffolk Counties.