Los Angeles Attorney Defends Those Charged with Federal Crimes
Committed to fighting for your rights every step of the way
The federal criminal justice system is tough. If you’re convicted of a federal crime, you could spend the rest of your life in prison. With so much at stake, you need an Los Angeles defense lawyer who is experienced in federal court. At the Law Offices of Arash Hashemi, we have a decade of experience defending federal offenses such as drug trafficking.
Types of federal crimes
Offenses that violate federal statutes are investigated by federal law enforcement agencies, prosecuted by the U.S. Justice Department, and tried in the federal district courts. The federal criminal justice system also may take over a case if the defendant crossed state lines during the commission of the alleged crime.
The penalties for federal offenses, especially drug crimes, can be harsh. For example, someone convicted in federal court of selling between 500 and 4,999 grams of cocaine mixture faces up to 40 years in prison. And if you have two or more prior convictions, you could face life imprisonment. Common federal offenses include:
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Federal crimes are often investigated for weeks, months and sometimes years. If you suspect that you are the target of a criminal investigation by the FBI or another federal law enforcement agency, let us protect your rights.
Call a skilled criminal defense attorney in Los Angeles
At the Law Offices of Arash Hashemi, we have been defending clients charged with federal crimes for 10 years. To schedule an initial consultation with a lawyer at our firm, contact us by phone at (310) 448-1529 or contact us online. We promptly return phone calls and emails. Our office is conveniently located in the Westside Towers in West Los Angeles, and within minutes of Santa Monica, Beverly Hills and Westwood. We have flexible office hours, and we will visit you in jail to discuss your case.