Using a Federal Criminal Defense Lawyer in New York

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• Using a Federal Criminal Defense Lawyer in New
  York

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• When you are either investigated for a federal
  crime or charged with a federal crime, you need a
  lawyer that understands federal criminal law. Not
  all criminal lawyers are prepared to defend you
  in a federal criminal case. New York federal
  criminal attorney Paul D. Petrus, Jr. has
  significant experience with the federal system.

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• The Federal Criminal System

• Like the state system, but it has some very
  significant differences.
• The typical United States Attorney's office,
  responsible for prosecuting federal criminal
  charges, has significantly more time and
  resources.
• Federal prosecutors have better academic
  credentials than state prosecutors.

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• The Federal Criminal System

• Federal criminal defense tends to involve cases
  which are more difficult to defend.
• The cost of defense is often very high.

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• Federal Criminal Investigations

• A federal criminal defense lawyer NY can help you
  assess the nature and purpose of the
  investigation, and why you are being approached.
• Your lawyer may be able to guide you around any
  potential traps or pitfalls.
• A criminal defense federal lawyer NY can be
  present during any questioning, act as an
  intermediary between you and the investigating
  authorities.

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• Federal Criminal Investigations

• A federal criminal defense lawyer may be able to
  work out a deal where you will cooperate with the
  investigation, in return for more favorable
  treatment when the investigation is concluded.
• Your lawyer may be able to secure a letter of
  declination, in which the U.S. attorney formally
  declines to prosecute you in relation to a
  particular offense or investigation.

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• Federal Criminal Proceedings

• It is helpful during federal criminal proceedings
  to be represented by a lawyer who is familiar
  with the federal rules of evidence, federal rules
  of criminal procedure, trial procedure, and the
  federal court system in general.

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• Contact Us
• Paul D. Petrus, Jr.
• New York Federal Criminal Lawyer
• Phone [phone] paul_at_petruslaw.com
• www.petruslaw.com