Federal crimes are usually crimes that involve more serious offenses, but can also include misdemeanors, such as DUI on a military base or misdemeanors in a national park, such as the National Seashores. It also may involve crimes that entail a national consequence, such as a terrorist threat or an international drug trafficking offense. When you or someone you love faces a federal crime charge, you should know your rights and the potential penalties you face. Attorney Donald M. Sheehan can help you understand those rights and your options. I will aggressively defend you and defend your civil liberties in federal court.
Federal sentencing guidelines make penalties and federal crimes very serious. When facing a federal crime, you must have an experienced federal criminal defense attorney who can effectively defend you in federal court.
If you have been charged with a federal crime or you are being investigated for a federal crime, you need to consult with an experienced federal criminal attorney. Donald M. Sheehan is dedicated to the rights of individuals facing serious federal crimes such as the ones listed below.
Minimum Sentencing
Federal crimes offenses often carry serious penalties involving minimum sentences. If you are convicted under a three strikes drug law, you could face a lifetime sentence. There is also a mandatory minimum sentence for firearms charges in connection with a drug offense or terrorism threat.
The Federal Criminal Trial Process
The federal trial process moves much faster than the state system and involves a very different set of rules and procedures. When you are facing a federal offense, it is crucial that you work with an attorney that you can trust to effectively assert your rights and minimize penalties in your case.
- Federal Drug Crimes
- ATF (Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms) Charges
- Terrorism: bomb threats, death threats against public officials, anthrax attacks
- Federal Gang Crime Offenses
- Federal Internet Crimes: fraud, child pornography
- Bank Robbery
- White Collar Crimes: fraud, mail fraud, tax fraud, embezzlement, RICO violations, conspiracy, healthcare fraud
If you have been indicted for a federal crime, then your arraignment will occur shortly after your indictment. The Court will set your jury trial usually within thirty (30) days of arraignment. The federal criminal jury trial system involves a different set of rules and procedures than the state system. If you have been indicted for a federal offense, it is important for you to assert your rights and try to minimize any penalties that you face. If you have to assert your right to jury trial, then Donald M. Sheehan, who has over thirty years of federal criminal defense work and extensive experience in the federal system is the trial attorney for you to consult with.