Federal Crimes

Being accused of a federal crime is very different than being accused of a state crime in Alabama.  Assistant United States Attorneys (the federal prosecutors) approach cases in a distinct way. Procedures are more complex. And penalties can be significantly harsher.

Our Alabama criminal defense attorneys are skilled in fighting Alabama federal charges and federal charges across the country. We always try to plea bargain a favorable resolution so you avoid trial. But if necessary we are ready to take your case to a jury and argue zealously for a “not guilty” verdict.

If we get involved at the investigation stage–before formal federal charges have been filed–often we can head off an indictment, and dissuade the federal prosecutors from going forward.

Typical federal crimes in Alabama that the Law Offices of Buntin, Etheredge, and Fowler may defend against include the following:

Federal Fraud Crimes:

Federal crime of bankruptcy fraud in Alabama

Federal crime of perjury in Alabama

Federal crime of bank fraud in Alabama

Federal crime of computer fraud in Alabama

Federal crime of mail fraud in Alabama

Federal crime of securities fraud in Alabama

Federal crime of wire fraud in Alabama

Federal crime of citizenship fraud in Alabama

Federal crime of health care fraud in Alabama

Federal crime of presenting false, fictitious or fraudulent claims in Alabama

Federal Theft Crimes:

Federal crime of bank robbery in Alabama

Federal crime of carjacking in Alabama

Federal Violent Crimes:

Federal crime of interstate domestic violence in Alabama

Federal crime of murder in Alabama

Federal crime of using firearms during violent crimes or drug trafficking in Alabama

Federal crime of manslaughter in Alabama

Federal crime of drive-by shootings in Alabama

Federal Drug Crimes:

Federal crime of simple drug possession in Alabama

Federal crime of marijuana trafficking in Alabama

Federal crime of drug trafficking in Alabama

Federal crime of drug paraphernalia in Alabama

Federal Bribery Crimes:

Federal crime of witness bribery in Alabama

Federal crime of sports bribery in Alabama

Other Federal Crimes:

Federal crime of conspiracy in Alabama

Federal crime of racketeering (RICO) in Alabama

Federal hate crimes in Alabama

Federal fugitive crimes Alabama

Federal crime of criminal street gangs in Alabama

Federal crime of money laundering in Alabama

Federal crime of kidnapping in Alabama

Federal crime of nonpayment of legal child support obligations in Alabama

Federal crime of firearm possession by felons in Alabama

Federal crime of “three strikes” in Alabama

Federal asset forfeiture laws in Alabama

Note that federal judges are not bound by the Federal Sentencing Guidelines. So if you are convicted of a federal crime, your attorney can submit an in-depth sentencing memorandum that could persuade the judge to impose very low penalties.