Skilled Federal Criminal Defense Attorney in Jackson, Mississippi
Many people do not realize that the state and federal governments have a great deal of overlapping authority when it comes to law enforcement. Either one — or both — could charge you with a crime for the very same events. Even more surprising, the investigation, components and penalties for those state and federal crimes can differ dramatically.
If you are charged with a federal crime, the potential sentence may be much harsher. Any prison time you receive will be served in federal prison. The federal government has a great deal of power and resources, and the federal justice system has different, complex rules and procedures many criminal defense lawyers don't know.
There are many criminal defense attorneys in the Jackson area, but few of them have any experience at all in federal criminal court. At The Camp Law Firm, PLLC, we do.
Not only are we experienced in federal courts, we are passionately committed to protecting the rights of criminal defendants. If you are accused of a federal crime, contact our office in Jackson now and schedule a free consultation. We represent people in federal criminal courts throughout Mississippi and Alabama.
Aggressive, Knowledgeable Defense in Federal Criminal Court
Attorney Kevin Camp defends people accused of any of a wide variety of federal crimes:
- Fraud, embezzlement, money laundering, racketeering and financial crimes
- Public corruption
- Medicaid, Medicare and federal benefits fraud
- Mail fraud or wire fraud
- Drug offenses, including narcotics trafficking, importation, prescription drug fraud, and conspiracy
- Federal gun charges
- Bank robbery
- Sale or possession of child pornography
- Kidnapping
- Terrorism
The Harsh Reality When It's a Federal Case
While federal crimes often involve behavior specifically prohibited by federal law, they can also be crimes that would ordinarily be charged by a state except that they took place on federal land or a military base. For instance, if you were pulled over on the Natchez Trace Parkway, even a DUI could be charged as a federal crime because you were driving on a federal roadway.
Cases for federal crime are built by federal law enforcement agencies such as the FBI, which have greater resources and more advanced methods for collecting evidence. Federal cases are often prosecuted more quickly because of less judicial backlog. Federal judges are prone to deny bail altogether, holding the accused in jail until trial.
More importantly, the penalties for a federal conviction are determined by the harsh federal sentencing guidelines and often carry mandatory minimum sentences. Many federal statutes allow property forfeitures, and even if you are acquitted it is not always easy to get your property back.
Protect Your Rights – Contact Kevin D. Camp
If you have been charged with a federal crime, you can't afford to work with an inexperienced lawyer. We are experienced in federal courts and we know how to construct a strong defense for a federal trial. Contact our office right away to schedule a free consultation.
