San Diego Federal Crime Attorneys

The federal government is increasingly prosecuting criminal conduct before federal courts that was once typically charged and litigated as a state crime. What this often means for those convicted of these San Diego County federal crimes is lengthier prison terms and a longer period of incarceration before release. The federal government is also making it increasingly difficult for law abiding citizens to follow the law as many businesses and commercial activities are being heavily regulated under complex and often extremely confusing laws.

The skilled San Diego County federal crime defense lawyers have been successfully helping individuals charged with various federal crimes for 30 years. If you have committed an offense that essentially violates the U.S. criminal code or have committed an offense relating to U.S. government property, then you may be charged with what is known as a "federal crime." Most crimes are state crimes and for a crime to be charged federally, it must involve a violation of the U.S. Constitution or federal statutes.

A majority of these are serious crimes with serious consequences, which could include a lengthy federal prison sentence and hefty fines and penalties. Some of the most common federal crimes you may be charged with include:

• Drug manufacturing/smuggling
• Bank fraud
• Securities fraud
• Social Security fraud
• Medicare fraud
• Import/export crimes
• Accounting fraud
• Antitrust
• Tax fraud
• Tax evasion
• Drug crimes
• Internet crimes/fraud
• Mail fraud
• Possession of child pornography

The federal court system is a distinct system with different courts, prosecutors, rules and procedures. If you or a loved one is facing federal charges in San Diego County, you would be well-advised to retain the services of a skilled attorney who has years of experience representing clients and winning in federal court. Our San Diego County federal crime defense attorneys have a thorough knowledge and understanding of federal district courts in their areas. Such familiarity can be a great help in a federal crime case.

Conviction in a federal crime carries life-altering consequences. If you or someone you love has been arrested, indicted or is being investigated for a federal offense in San Diego County, please contact an experienced federal crime defense attorney at Wallin & Klarich for a free consultation.