Defending You Against Federal Criminal Charges

If you have been charged with a crime by a federal prosecutor or grand jury, you are about to be drawn into a criminal justice system that is unfamiliar even to many criminal defense lawyers. You may even be facing two sets of charges: one in federal courts and another in Texas state courts.

At the Law Offices of Raul A. Guajardo, we are fully prepared to defend clients against both state and federal charges. Contact us or call (866) 687-9672 to schedule a free initial consultation with attorney Raul A. Guajardo at our offices in McAllen.

Understanding Federal vs. State Charges

Federal criminal law covers many of the same areas as Texas criminal law and some other unique areas. Among the most common criminal accusations made by federal prosecutors in the Texas federal courts are the following:

• Human smuggling
• Drug trafficking and other drug crimes
• Fraud, embezzlement and other financial crimes

Although these are some particularly prominent federal crimes, many other types of criminal accusations can lead to federal charges. Use of the mail or Internet in an alleged crime, for example, can trigger federal charges.

Experience in the Federal Criminal System

Federal criminal justice procedures are very different from the Texas state court system. Mounting an effective criminal defense can be more challenging in federal court. Also, there is less room for judges to modify sentences from the federal guidelines, which makes it important to try to avoid conviction on charges that carry harsh mandatory sentences.

Criminal defense lawyer Raul A. Guajardo has spent a good deal of time in federal court and understands the federal system. He is admitted to practice before the federal district court for the Southern District of Texas and is eligible for admission in all other federal courts. If you have been charged with a federal crime, don't hesitate to contact us to get a skilled attorney working on your case.