Federal Crimes
Federal Crimes in Oklahoma are serious offenses that can lead to severe penalties. If you are facing federal charges, it is important to have an experienced attorney on your side.
Being prosecuted by the United States federal government for a crime is a very serious matter not to be taken lightly. The federal government has an astronomically high win record in court for the prosecution of criminal offenses. If you are currently facing federal charges or believe you may be facing federal charges in the future, it is imperative that you consult with an attorney experienced in federal criminal defense as soon as possible.
There must be a link between the alleged crime and a federal interest for the crime to be charged in federal court. For example, criminal conspiracies that span multiple states affect the federal government’s interest in protecting interstate commerce. Based on the federal interest involved, criminal conspiracies spanning multiple states are normally charged in federal district courts.
Common law enforcement agencies that investigate federal offenses include:
- Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms (ATF)
- Bureau of Prisons
- Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
- Homeland Security
- Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)
- IRS Criminal Investigation Division (IRS-CID)
- Secret Service
- Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
- U.S. Marshal Service
- U.S. Postal Inspector
Common charges prosecuted in federal district courts include:
- Child Pornography
- Conspiracy to commit a federal crime
- Crimes involving banks
- Crimes involving illegal gambling and gaming
- Crimes involving immigration
- Criminal schemes involving use of the mail, telephones, or the internet (Mail Fraud, Wire Fraud, etc.)
- Cyber sex crimes
- Drug crimes (Drug Trafficking, Possessions of CDS with Intent to Distribute, etc.)
- Money laundering
- Securities fraud
- Weapons crimes
- White collar crime
At Rockett Law Office, we defend clients charged with federal misdemeanor and felony offenses in the Eastern District of Oklahoma, the Northern District of Oklahoma, and the Western District of Oklahoma. If you, a family member, or someone you know is facing a charge in federal court, give us a call at (405) 529-6005 to set up a free consultation.
