Criminal Defense in Federal Court

If you’ve been charged by way of complaint or indictment in federal court anywhere in the United States, or if you believe you are under criminal investigation by a federal law enforcement agency (for example, the Federal Bureau of Investigations, the Drug Enforcement Agency, any United States Attorney’s Office, or the Department of Justice), the Law Office of Kevin J. Rooney can provide you with services tailored to the complexities of federal law and the federal criminal justice system. These services typically include:

Pre-Charging Investigation and Intervention:

Working with you and investigators to assess the government’s potential case for criminal charges against you, communicate with federal law enforcement agents and decision makers, and develop a strategy that best protects your interests.

Post-Charging Case Evaluation and Legal Consultation:

Analyzing the federal charges in the federal complaint or indictment, providing a clear understanding of each step of the legal process, and advising on possible defense strategies in light of federal law.

Investigation and Discovery:

Conducting a detailed investigation to gather evidence, review the prosecution’s case, identify weaknesses, and obtain expert testimony, if needed, to challenge the federal charges against you.

Handling Complex Federal Charges:

Defending you against serious federal offenses, such as drug trafficking, money laundering, white-collar crimes, tax evasion, immigration violations, racketeering (RICO), fraud, and conspiracy.

Pre-Trial Motions and Legal Challenges:

Filing motions to suppress evidence, dismiss charges, or challenge wiretap evidence and other federal investigative techniques that may have been improperly used against you.

Negotiating Plea Deals:

Advocating for you with federal prosecutors to receive a favorable plea agreement, aiming for reduced charges or lighter sentences in exchange for cooperation or a guilty plea.

Trial Representation in Federal Court:

Representing you during your federal trial, including the preparation of defense strategies, cross-examining witnesses, and challenging the prosecution’s evidence in front of a federal judge and jury.

Sentencing Advocacy in Federal Cases:

Working to reduce your sentencing exposure by presenting mitigating factors and arguing for alternatives to lengthy prison terms, such as probation or home confinement, particularly in cases involving mandatory minimum sentences.

White-Collar Crime Defense:

Handling allegations against you of financial crime, securities fraud, insider trading, embezzlement, tax fraud, and other business-related offenses, which often involve complex federal regulations.

Federal Sentencing Guidelines:

Helping you navigate the federal sentencing guidelines, which have specific rules and formulas for determining the length of sentences, and advocating for the most favorable sentencing outcome for you.

Given the seriousness of federal charges, which can result in lengthy sentences and substantial fines, it is critical to retain a criminal defense attorney like Kevin Rooney specializing in federal cases to provide a robust defense strategy to protect your rights and seek the best possible outcome.