Federal Crimes Lawyer in Connecticut
Aggressively Defending You Against Federal Crime Allegations
If you are charged with a federal crime, you face a much different playing field than if you were charged with a state crime. Federal criminal charges often carry high sentences, including mandatory minimum sentences that federal judges must follow. Furthermore, federal prosecutors often have years of experience aggressively prosecuting crimes.
When you are up against so much, you want a defense attorney who isn't afraid to go head-to-head with federal prosecutors, who understands the federal criminal court system, and who will match experience with experience.
My name is John Walkley, and I am a federal criminal defense lawyer in Milford, Connecticut. I have more than 30 years of criminal law experience, including experience as a prosecutor and working for a criminal justice agency. I know how federal agents and prosecutors develop cases against people suspected of crimes and I am prepared to defend you against their tactics.
Federal Drug Crimes
Federal prosecution efforts often concentrate on federal drug crimes. Whether prosecutors charge a drug crime in state or federal court often depends on the extent of the drug crime and if you or the drugs crossed state lines. I have experience defending against federal drug manufacturing/cultivation, importation, conspiracy, trafficking, and possession charges.
Federal Mail Fraud and Wire Fraud
Mail and wire fraud involve using the U.S. postal system or electronic communications (phone, Internet, etc.) to commit a criminal activity. Prosecutors often attach mail fraud and wire fraud charges to other charges to increase a defendant's potential penalties or make what would otherwise be a state crime a federal crime. Federal mail and wire fraud charges are often added to embezzlement, money laundering, theft, false claims, bribery and other white collar crime charges.
Fraud continues to be a major focus for federal prosecutors. Fraud is a general term encompassing a wide range of charges, which can include:
- Mail and wire fraud
- Making false statements to the government
- Bank and credit card fraud
- Computer and Internet fraud
- Health care fraud
- Medicare/Medicaid fraud
- Real estate fraud
Other Federal Crimes
I also defend clients against other federal crimes, such as conspiracy, RICO/racketeering, bank robbery, and violent crimes (federal murder cases, assault and battery, etc.). Whatever federal charges you face, do not hesitate to contact me to discuss your defense options.
For a free initial consultation, contact federal criminal defense lawyer John Walkley in Milford, Connecticut.