Being charged with any crime is a harrowing experience. Being charged with a federal crime is much worse for many reasons. First of all, the federal sentencing guidelines call for mandatory sentencing ranges based on an individual’s crime, circumstances, and criminal history. While the Supreme Court has stated that treating the guidelines as mandatory is unconstitutional, the sentencing ranges are still followed in nearly every case, and the sentences are harsh. The federal sentencing guidelines are a maze of points that can be added or subtracted to what is called your base level offense. One point added here, and other there, can mean a significant difference between sentences. In addition, the investigative agency is a federal agency, such as the FBI or Secret Service, which generally means a superior investigation to state and local agencies. Finally, the mere fact that the United States government has accused you of a crime can be a suffocating burden. Mr. Humphrey will begin evaluating and researching your case, as well as, speaking with the AUSA (Assistant United States Attorney) who is prosecuting your case immediately in order get you the best results possible.

There are many offenses that are investigated by federal agencies and that can be charged as federal crimes. Federal offenses include:

  • Accounting Fraud
  • Bank Fraud
  • Child Pornography
  • Computer Crimes
  • Controlled Substance Violations
  • Conspiracy
  • Corporate Crimes
  • Counterfeiting
  • Drug Manufacturing
  • Drug Possession/Sales
  • Drug Trafficking
  • Espionage
  • Firearms Charges
  • Health Care Fraud
  • Immigration Violations
  • Internet Crimes
  • Kidnapping
  • Mail Fraud
  • Money Laundering
  • RICO (The Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations) Statute Violations
  • Terrorism
  • Weapons Charges
  

You can also be charged with a federal crime if you commit a state law violation on property belonging to the federal government. In addition, you can be charged with both state and federal crimes because of the same conduct.

If you have been charged with a federal crime, you need an attorney who understands the complicated system found within the sentencing guidelines. Mr. Humphrey and Mr. Thompson’s commitment to thorough research, investigation, and preparation will allow you to obtain the most favorable result possible.

If you or someone you know is under investigation from the feds, have been the object of a search warrant, or have been arrested for a federal offense, do not hesitate in contacting The Law Office of Kyle J. Humphrey.

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