Federal Crimes

Durham, North Carolina Federal Crimes Attorney

Criminal charges at the federal level are more complex, with stiffer sentences imposed. At Driver Law Firm, P.A. in Durham, North Carolina, we have extensive experience in federal court fighting for our clients’ rights.

At Driver Law Firm, P.A., we have experience in representing clients charged with federal crimes. Attorney Michael Driver keeps abreast of the laws related to a variety of federal crimes so that he will be ready when a client comes to him with a criminal matter.

Small Details, Big Differences

In federal drug cases, the weight of the illegal narcotic allegedly sold or possessed is extremely important. A small difference in drug weight can mean the difference between years in prison or years of freedom. This distinction is a very important one, and this is where the experience of Michael Driver comes to the forefront. He will immediately begin an investigation into the circumstances of your arrest and charge. Not only could there be issues related to the search and seizure of drug evidence, sometimes drugs are misidentified or weighed with the packaging included. These seemingly small details can make big differences in the type and severity of charges you face.

Another important distinction in federal drug crimes cases is that not all drugs are treated equally at the federal level; penalties for crack cocaine are 10 times greater than those for powder cocaine.

Other federal crime cases Michael Driver has handled involved post-release supervision violations and credit card schemes. Some law firms may shy away from the practice of federal crime defense due to the complexity and time consuming nature of such cases. We recognize the need to defend our clients against crimes at all levels. The penalties for federal charges can be much harsher than state charges, so you need an experienced advocate and lawyer to defend you.

For more information, or to schedule an appointment regarding a federal offense that involves murder, embezzlement, drug charges, sexual assault, or any other federal crime, please contact us.