Federal Lawyer - Prosecutor or Defender?
Michalis 'BIG Mike' Kotzakolios


Defined Tag: Federal Lawyer.

Federal criminal law, delineated both by the Federal judiciary system and the Congress, involves prosecution by the government of an individual or an accused party for a criminal act or an act deemed as a crime. Some crimes are solely Federal offenses that are subject exclusively to Federal jurisdiction, while others are liable to be punished by both the State and Federal systems.

The prosecution Federal lawyer of the criminal lawsuit works for the government and carries the responsibility for working with a grand jury in establishing whether charges should be filed and what the charges should be. The Federal lawyer should then, in a court case, prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. Conversely, the defense lawyer represents the individual or the accused party, in an attempt to prove their innocence. The prosecution Federal lawyer works directly for the government. If the accused person cannot afford a private attorney, the court appoints a defense Federal lawyer who also works for the federal government.

The most common Federal laws under which individuals are charged with crimes and require the services of a federal lawyer include - mail fraud (fraud conducted using the U.S. mail system), money laundering (the process of concealing the origins of illegally obtained money), RICO (the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organization Act, which regulates insider trading among other activities), obstruction of justice (impeding court proceedings), drug related offenses (the manufacture, use, possession or distribution of illegal drug products), and conspiracy (a secret agreement between at least two people to engage in an illegal act or acts). Other cases in which a Federal lawyer is needed include prosecution for Federal tax fraud, terrorist and national security threats, counterfeiting and illegal weapons possession charges. The Federal lawyer also may work with matters relating to federal prisons and prisoners’ rights.

Conclusion

The majority of the Federal crimes consist of an act (actus reus) and a mental state (mens rea). A prosecution Federal lawyer must prove beyond reasonable doubt to the grand jury or judge that the act fits the Federal crime charged. If you are a victim of such a crime or are being put on trial for such al crime, it is imperative to find a top-quality lawyer or law firm that can represent you in the highest courts of the United States. Most attorneys work in private law firms or operate as sole practitioners engaged in offering legal services on a contingency fee basis. The remaining ones are employed primarily by the government and may work at the county, State, or Federal level. Should you need such an attorney, you should do everything possible to retain one with considerable experience and an excellent reputation.

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