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FEDERAL CRIMES

 

 

It's important to understand that within the law, jurisdiction matters. Typically, you will be tried in the county in which you've committed the crime. If you commit a crime in Cleveland County - say, you're charged with driving under the influence, which violates an Oklahoma state law - you will be tried for that crime in Cleveland County District Court. However, what if the crime doesn't violate state laws, but federal ones? 

 
Federal crimes occur when someone breaks a federal law, which includes crimes such as firearms violations, immigration violations, and any crimes that occur on federal or Indian land or against a federal officer. It can also extend to crimes that cross state lines, such as kidnappings, drug trafficking, human trafficking, and crimes that involve the internet. 
 
In all of these matters, a local federal court will handle the case and federal law will govern. These crimes will be investigated by federal agencies such as the FBI, the IRS, ICE, the DEA, and the ATF. 

The best advocates for the biggest challenges

When it comes to federal charges, the hard truth is this: conviction rates and incarceration rates are high. If convicted, you'll most likely serve time in federal prison. Once released, the terms and conditions tend to be much stricter than at the state level. While it's always important to have the best attorneys fighting on your behalf, when it comes to federal charges, it's more important than ever to move quickly on securing representation and getting your case together. 
 
In some cases, a person may be charged and tried in both federal and state court. These types of cases can quickly become complicated, and having an attorney who knows how to navigate them can mean the difference in an outcome that will affect you for the rest of your life. 
 
With over 25 years of combined experience, our criminal defense attorneys are skilled at fighting for the accused on both state and federal levels. Andrea Worden has received the SuperLawyers designation since 2015 - an award given to less than 5% of attorneys – and both Darlene Carbitcher and Ms. Worden have been designated a Top 20 attorney in Oklahoma by 405 Magazine. With decades of successful defense cases and a perfect expungement record, our defense attorneys are prepared to aggressively advocate for you to receive the best outcome possible. 

Call our office today at 405-360-8036 to schedule a consultation. 

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