Experienced Federal Crimes Defense in New York City

Decades of Defending Federal Charges in New York

If you are charged with a federal crime or are a target of a federal criminal investigation, or have been contacted to be a witness in a federal case, you need the immediate assistance of competent, experienced and qualified federal criminal counsel. The prospect of the United States government having an interest in you regarding a federal criminal matter would be terrifying to anyone. You should not and do not have to go at it alone. 

Do not settle for any criminal lawyer; make sure you have an experienced New York federal criminal lawyer standing by your side. For over two decades, attorneys at CFB have successfully defended individuals and businesses against the federal government. We have successfully negotiated to avoid criminal charges in some instances and provided astute and researched assistance on behalf of our clients to avoid incarceration in many others.

If you have a federal criminal charge, contact our New York City attorneys to schedule your consultation.

Understanding Federal Crimes vs. State Crimes

Crimes that are charged in federal court involve criminal activity that has crossed state borders, international borders or have occurred on or against federal property. Federal law is the same in all states but often times vastly different than any particular state’s criminal laws. If you are charged, being investigated or subpoenaed as a person to appear or provide documents do not settle for any criminal lawyer. You need lawyers who practice in federal court.

Two important distinctions between federal and state court occur around sentencing. In state court, when a prosecutor and defense attorney agree on the appropriate sentence a judge routinely goes along with the agreed upon sentence allowing the accused to have security knowing what his ultimate sentence will be. As a result, it is the parties that as a matter of practice determine the actual sentence. And, the sentence will be within the statutorily mandated range. In federal court, it is the judge who determines what the ultimate sentence will be. The defense attorney and prosecutor both attend the sentencing hearing without any promise as to what the ultimate sentence will be. The most important part of sentencing for a federal criminal defendant is the preparation of a sentencing memorandum.

Why Choose Cohen Forman Barone P.C for Your Federal Defense in NYC

When facing federal charges, it's crucial to have a legal team with extensive experience and a deep understanding of federal law. At Cohen Forman Barone P.C, our attorneys have decades of experience defending clients in federal cases, including white-collar crimes, drug offenses, and more. Our NYC federal criminal lawyers have a proven track record of success in federal court and are dedicated to providing aggressive and strategic defense for our clients.

Reasons to choose Cohen Forman Barone P.C for your federal charges defense:

• Extensive experience in federal court
• In-depth knowledge of federal law and procedures
• Proven track record of successful outcomes
• Personalized and strategic defense strategies
• Dedicated and responsive legal team