Beverly Hills Federal Attorney
Federal Criminal Defense Lawyer in Beverly Hills, California
Particular criminal offenses are investigated by Federal agencies and subsequently prosecuted in Federal Court, where the penalties are often more severe and the procedure more complex. Most often, Federal crimes include those which involve crossed state lines or national borders, offenses committed on Federal property, and actions which are defined as unlawful in U.S. Code (federal law.) Examples of Federal crimes include:
- Interstate Drug Trafficking
- Kidnapping
- Interstate Child Pornography
- Serial Sex Offenders (where their crimes span several states)
- Serial Violent Crime Offenders (where their crimes span several states)
- Human Trafficking
- Identity Theft
- Wire Fraud
- Mail Fraud
- Government Fraud
- Hate Crimes
Defending Clients against Federal Criminal Allegations
Federal cases are particularly serious because the agencies which investigate and prosecute Federal crimes have more resources and experienced personnel than those on a state or local level. The FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation), DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration) , ICE (Immigrations and Customs Enforcement) or the CIA (Central Intelligence Agency) may be involved in a long-term investigation that leads to the filing of Federal charges against a defendant, with the defendant having no prior knowledge of the investigation until it is too late. This is one of many reasons it is crucial to involve an attorney as soon as you become aware that you are under investigation or are wanted for questioning in relation to any Federal crime.
Beverly Hills federal criminal defense lawyer Robert M. Bernstein can step in immediately and can aggressively assert your Constitutional rights in order to help you avoid the many negative consequences of Federal charges or a conviction. As a former prosecutor and an experienced criminal attorney with almost two decades of experience, attorney Bernstein has what it takes to be effective.
If you or someone you know is facing criminal charges in Federal Court, contact Beverly Hills federal attorney Robert Bernstein today. |