Marietta Federal Defense Lawyer

Understanding Federal Offenses & Your Rights

Most common crimes, such as DUI, theft and assault, are violations of the Criminal Code of Georgia. Investigations and arrests are conducted by local law enforcement such as the Marietta Police, the Cobb County Sherriff's Office or the Georgia State Patrol, and cases are referred to the Cobb County District Attorney for prosecution. A conviction may result in the defendant being sentenced to serve time in a county jail or state prison. Under certain circumstances, however, the case may fall under the jurisdiction of the Federal Government, with Department of Justice agencies such as the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Drug Enforcement Administration, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives or the U.S. Marshals Service.

Attorneys Build Federal Crime Defense Strategies

Federal law crimes include offenses which occur on federal property, as well as criminal activity including white collar crimes such as mail fraud and identity theft which involves activity across state lines. You can also be convicted of a federal crime for violating a statute under Title 18 of the United States Code, which consists of 403 chapters covering offenses ranging from bribery to espionage, weapon offenses, child pornography, racketeering, and terrorism. It is additionally possible to face prosecution for violation of a federal rule or regulation, of which there are an astonishing number; the American Bar Association estimated several years ago that there were more than 3,000 separate federal crimes, and the number is continually growing.