Federal Criminal Defense Lawyer

Federal criminal cases are those that were typically investigated by federal agencies, such as the FBI, DEA, Customs, Treasury, and other federal agencies. Sometimes state and local agencies also file charges in federal court if the offenses involve large quantities of drugs, weapons, money or other contraband. The federal criminal system has some very significant differences from the state criminal justice system. First, the federal government has more resources to prosecute cases, including special units to prosecute drugs, fraud, and violent crimes. While the state and local government also have special units, they have fewer prosecutors with larger case loads. Local law enforcement agencies do not have nearly as many resources to complete complicated investigations with as much thoroughness as federal law enforcement agencies. Secondly, federal prosecutors also typically have better academic credentials than state prosecutors, and many have a great deal of latitude in selecting the cases they wish to prosecute through the federal courts. As a result, federal criminal defense tends to involve cases which are more difficult to defend.

Success in federal criminal proceedings require a lawyer who has both extensive knowledge and experience with the federal rules of evidence, federal rules of criminal procedure, trial procedure, federal sentencing guidelines, and with the recent Supreme Court rulings which affect sentencing. There is no such thing as a qualified federal criminal defense lawyer who dabbles in federal court matters. Lawyers either know federal criminal defense, or they don't. Because federal court practice is much more complicated and challenging, not every lawyer is either qualified or willing to practice in federal court.

Below is a non-exhaustive list of federal criminal offenses that the experienced Dallas federal criminal lawyers at the Law Offices of Roderick C. White are prepared to aggressively assist with:

• Conspiracy
• Counterfieting
• Money Laundering
• Mail Fraud
• Bank Fraud
• Wire Fraud
• Mortgage Fraud
• Tax Fraud
• Federal Drug Charges
• Computer & Internet Crimes
• Federal Weapons Offenses
• Bankruptcy Fraud
• Bank Robbery
• Health Care Fraud
• Murder & Manslaughter
• Forgery
• Identity Theft
• RICO Act Violations
• Bribery
• False Statments
• Kidnapping
• Car Jacking
• Immigration Offenses
• Federal Sex Crime

If you, a friend, family member, or loved one has been, or may be, accused of a federal crime we will help you understand the charges, possible defenses, the legal system, and your rights. It is very important that the lawyer you select have successfully demonstrated the ability to effectively practice in federal court. The federal criminal attorneys at the Law Offices of Roderick C. White are both experienced and successful in federal criminal defense. Contact us for a free initial consultation. We can help!