Pima Federal Crimes Lawyer

Convictions on federal charges can bring life-altering consequences. To fight these serious charges, partner with a Pima criminal defense lawyer from Suzuki Law Group.

We have an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau and recently won the Avvo Clients’ Choice Award. A skilled, aggressive Pima federal crimes lawyer is ready to put our team’s exceptional skills and service into your case.

How a Federal Crimes Lawyer in Pima Can Help You From the Start

The top priority for anyone charged with a federal–or any–crime is to partner with an experienced attorney right away. When you secure representation quickly, you protect yourself from saying anything that could be used against you. Your attorney can speak for you or guide you through any question-and-answer sessions with law enforcement.

Your Pima federal crimes attorney also knows your rights. Arrested individuals do not always have a full understanding of their rights and do not recognize violations of them. If you connect with an attorney later, your lawyer may realize and challenge a rights violation, but the damage may have already been done.

A judge will determine your bail amount at an arraignment occurring soon after your arrest. A skilled attorney can work to present arguments to have your bail reduced and ensure the determined amount is reasonable. Once bail is established, your attorney can help you through the bail-posting process.

What to Say After an Arrest

Say very little to law enforcement following your arrest. You must identify yourself but do not have to say anything else. Do not offer information or answer questions about your alleged crime–what you say can be used against you, so wait to speak until your federal crimes attorney in Pima arrives.

The former prosecutors on the Suzuki Law Group team know how the other side works. You may try to explain where you were when the alleged crime occurred or supply other details, thinking you are helping your situation. Most likely, prosecutors will take that information and turn it into “proof” that you were somehow involved in committing or assisting in the commission of the alleged criminal act.

Understanding Federal Crimes 

Violations of state laws fall under the governance of state and local law enforcement agencies. The U.S. Attorney’s office deals with a violation of a United States federal law. Some crimes generate charges from state and federal entities. For these cases, the U.S. Attorney’s Office and state or local governments work together to determine how to handle the prosecution.

Crimes become federal offenses when they involve a federal agent, office, or entity. While it is illegal to commit a murder in Arizona–or any state–murder is a federal crime if it happens on federal land or the victim is a federal official. Committing robbery is considered a federal offense if a bank insured by or otherwise connected to the U.S. government is the target. 

Additional answers to the question “What crimes warrant federal cases?” are those that cross state borders or take place on U.S. government-owned land or on Native American reservations. Aggravating factors are aspects of a crime that make it worse. Charges can be raised from the state to the federal level if aggravating factors are present.

Recent Federal Crimes and Sentencing Statistics

Many types of crimes can bring federal charges.  Among others, they include:

• Mail fraud
• Money laundering 
• Tax evasion
• Cyber crimes
• Human trafficking
• Child pornography possession

The United States Sentencing Commission (USSC) received 64,124 individual original cases in the recent year, according to its most updated annual report. And for the last 25 years, “four crime types have comprised the majority of federal felonies and Class A misdemeanors.”  The most recent full-year data shows crimes related to drugs, immigration, firearms, fraud, theft, or embezzlement represented 81.8% of all reported cases, and of that amount, 97.1% were felonies.

Convictions on federal charges can bring significant sentences. The USSC report states:

• 66.8% of sentences were less than five years, and 17.4% fell between five and ten years
• 15:5% of sentences were ten-plus years (not including life sentences)
• 184 convictions generated life sentences
• 1 conviction generated a death sentence

Other Penalties

Along with imprisonment, you can get financial penalties for a federal crime conviction. The court may issue fines or order you to pay restitution to the victim. You may also face a period of “supervised release,” and according to the USSC report, the average length of those periods was 47 months.

Then, there are non-legal penalties. Your relationships can suffer from separation or financial strain, and you can lose employment opportunities. Though the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) prohibits discrimination against identity factors, it is not illegal for employers to consider a potential hire’s criminal record.

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A Pima Federal Crimes Attorney Will Fight for You

Count on our team to fight for the best outcome possible for your case. We will investigate your alleged crime and the circumstances and procedures used during your arrest to find evidence to support your defense or expose law enforcement or prosecutorial misconduct.

We will also bring to light any mitigating circumstances before the judge. Mitigating factors are elements of your situation that can reduce charges and penalties. For example, you may have been threatened into committing the alleged crime or have a clean criminal record.

If it is not possible to have your charges dismissed, we will discuss your options with you. We can help you decide if you should accept a plea bargain or work with us as we design a powerful defense strategy and fight for justice in court. You can trust our experienced team to do what is best for your case and your future. 

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We Are Here for You

The fight against federal charges is a high-stakes battle. Suzuki Law Group is battle-ready, and our team has the legal knowledge, experience, and boldness needed to meet the challenges of your case. 

Take the first step toward protecting your rights and your future by reaching out for a free case review. Our reviews show we have “been there” for our clients, and now we are here for you.

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