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Federal Criminal Defense

Philadelphia Federal Crimes Defense Attorneys

Any criminal charge - state or federal - is a serious matter. Federal crimes, however, are so distinct in nature that anyone charged with a federal crime must have an attorney with considerable experience in federal criminal defense. Federal criminal charges are unique in a number of respects.

For starters, there is typically much more evidence, and often much stronger evidence, in a federal case. Federal prosecutors take a limited number of cases and rarely file charges unless they feel they have a very strong case. As a result, most federal prosecutors have tremendous conviction rates.

Federal charges are often unique because the federal system has its own separate rules of evidence and sentencing guidelines. The Federal Sentencing Guidelines have been criticized by many for imposing draconian penalties, especially in drug crimes, sex crimes and weapons offenses.

Let Us Put Our Experience to Work for You

At Patrick Artur & Associates, we aggressively defend people throughout Pennsylvania who are charged with a federal crime. We handle all federal criminal charges, including:

Federal drug charges typically involve defendants considered to be serious dealers or distributors. These allegations often involve conspiracy charges as well. Our attorneys have extensive experience in drug trafficking, manufacture and distribution charges at the federal level, including drug conspiracy charges.

White collar crimes are frequently the target of federal investigations. People accused of mail fraud, wire fraud, mortgage fraud, credit card fraud, embezzlement or another federal white collar crime can depend on our firm to provide a vigorous defense.

Federal sex crimes charges have increased substantially in recent years with the growth of Internet sex crimes, including child pornography and online solicitation of a minor. We handle all state and federal sex crimes.

Contact an Attorney Immediately if...

If you believe you are under investigation for a federal crime, get in touch with a criminal defense attorney right now. If you have been contacted by the FBI or government official -or believe you may be soon - contact an attorney immediately to protect your rights.

In federal cases, a proactive approach is always desired. We will investigate and take proper precautions to safeguard your rights. In many cases, we have been able to help clients fend off allegations and avoid criminal charges altogether.

Contact Us

To speak with a Philadelphia criminal defense lawyer about any federal criminal charge, contact Patrick Artur & Associates. To schedule a free consultation, call 215-561-9188, or contact us by e-mail.