Federal Criminal Law / White Collar Crimes
Chicago, Illinois Federal Crime AttorneysFederal authorities such as the FBI, ATF, and DEA often expend a great amount of resources and time investigating federal crimes. Consequently, a significant amount of evidence can be amassed against a suspect before they are charged and without him or her even knowing it. Due to the thoroughness of federal criminal investigations, it's essential that those under investigation or already indicted retain experienced, knowledgeable legal counsel. At the law office of Pugh and Payne, we take pre-emptive action when possible to protect our clients during an investigation into white collar crimes, federal sex offenses, and narcotics trafficking. We retain our own investigators and forensic specialists while carefully evaluating the evidence and witnesses offered by the government. Don't wait until others have made a deal with federal prosecutors, leaving you alone to face serious federal charges - contact criminal defense lawyers at Pugh and Payne today. Challenging Charges of Committing a Federal CrimeThe criminal defense attorneys at Pugh and Payne advise and represent clients in regard to the following:
The Feds claim their Evidence is Overwhelming - What Can I Do?Federal prosecutors won't tell you everything they know. In crimes that typically involve groups of people, federal investigations may try and use plea bargain arrangements in exchange for testimony against another suspect. They may ask someone who has turned state's evidence to work as a government asset in surveillance exercises. As a result, you may have said or done incriminating things in the presence of a government asset without realizing you were incriminating yourself at the time. For this reason, it's absolutely essential that you avoid talking to federal authorities without legal representation. Without knowing what they know, you may say something that will only harm your case later at trial. Can I really hope to Win against the Government?Federal investigations are usually carefully undertaken, involving surveillance, monitoring, and months of amassing evidence. For this reason, it is very difficult to overcome a federal indictment. However, depending on the nature of your case, it may be possible to negotiate a reduced charge or sentence. Even in cases involving mandatory sentences, negotiating a reduction in charges may reduce the amount of prison time involved. Additionally, since most federal crimes involve a charge of conspiracy, working with a legal team who can redirect an investigation away from you or help you avoid being the primary target is essential. To schedule a free, completely confidential consultation, contact federal criminal defense attorneys at the law office of Pugh and Payne today. |
