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What You Need to Know About Federal Criminal Charges

The US legal system has two distinct levels: State law and Federal law. Your local jurisdiction is typically the first to handle State criminal matters. However, some laws fall under Federal jurisdiction and will require the services of federal criminal attorneys.

Most people are familiar with the State court system. It is similar to the court system portrayed on television. The Federal court system is very distinct from the State court. Even criminal lawyers well versed in State law and procedures may not be able to do the best job in a federal court. The experience and expertise of California federal criminal lawyers is essential to receiving a positive outcome on your case.

Federal Crime Types and Penalties

Federal criminal charges can be similar to State charges, but are generally more rare and more serious. Some areas of law that fall under Federal jurisdiction are crimes related to the following:

In order for a crime to be tried in Federal court, it must involve a violation of the Constitution or federal statues, which is why these crimes are often more serious than State crimes.

Penalties for Federal crimes are typically harsher than the sentence you might receive for the same crime in state court. This is especially true if drugs are involved. Also, if convicted, you will serve your sentence in a Federal prison, often times much farther away from your home and family. Read more about Federal Vs State Crimes >>

There are several ways that the experienced California federal criminal lawyers at Wallin & Klarich can help you if you are charged with a Federal crime in Los Angeles, Orange County, Riverside, San Bernardino, Ventura or San Diego. We can work to get the charges reduced, or even moved out of the Federal courts and into the State courts. This almost always results in a more favorable outcome.

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