The federal criminal system is in many ways like the state system, but it has some very significant differences. One difference is that the typical United States Attorney's office, responsible for prosecuting federal criminal charges, has significantly more time and resources to direct to any given prosecution than would a state prosecutor. Federal prosecutors also typically have better academic credentials than state prosecutors, and many have a great deal of latitude in selecting the cases they wish to prosecute through the federal courts. Excluding crimes which occur on federal land, those cases which fall exclusively to the jurisdiction of a federal prosecutor tend to be of an interstate nature, and are more likely than a state prosecution to be legally and factually complex.

If you are contacted by any of the federal authorities in relation to a criminal investigation: the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), United States Secret Service, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), United States Marshal’s Service, Criminal Division of the IRS (CID), the United States Postal Service, or the Bureau of Alcohol, and Firearms, be aware that they could be considering you as a potential witness or, worse yet, as a suspect. The Blanch Law Firm can help you assess the nature and purpose of an investigation by federal authorities so that you can avoid common traps or pitfalls that can erringly lead to disaster.

The Blanch Law Firm is experienced and aggressive enough to combat the complex federal system.

Call us today at (866) 53 LAW FIRM or (212) 736-5170.