Skilled Federal Crimes Defense in Missouri and Illinois
There are many differences between the state and federal criminal justice systems that have important consequences for the persons exposed to punishment and the attorneys who defend them. Not the least of these differences is the federal government's ability to commit and coordinate highly specialized investigative resources across both state and bureaucratic lines. Another important difference is the federal system's preference for prosecution by indictment. In other words, a grand jury makes the decision whether or not to charge a person with a particular crime, based on weeks or months of testimony and evidence presented by federal prosecutors.
Our trial attorneys have over 20 years of cumulative experience as prosecutors and public defenders, and Greg L. Roberts is a former municipal judge. If you have been charged with a federal criminal violation, or if you have become aware that you are a person of interest to federal investigators interested in drug trafficking, illegal weapons possession, white collar crimes such as mortgage fraud or money laundering, or Internet sex crimes, contact an experienced federal defense attorney at the Roberts Law Firm in St. Louis. We represent clients who will usually need all the help they can get against the virtually unlimited resources of the U.S. government in both Missouri and Illinois.
Experienced Advice in Federal Grand Jury Investigations
In the ideal situation, our clients retain us before they have been indicted. This gives us the chance to provide advice, negotiate the turnover of documents or other evidence, and help you prepare to testify before the grand jury if you have been summoned to appear. We will also work with the prosecution to the greatest extent possible to limit your exposure to federal charges and punishment. Our lawyers can help determine whether you are a target or merely a witness in a major investigation. In certain cases, we can help you negotiate immunity terms. In all cases, we can show you how to avoid the mistakes that can result in charges of perjury or obstruction of justice. Effective defense service prior to indictment can help ensure that the most serious potential charges are never filed against you.
Seasoned Trial Attorneys in Defense of Serious Federal Charges
Our knowledge of federal trial and sentencing procedures in the Eastern District of Missouri and the Southern District of Illinois can benefit you in pretrial motions and, whenever necessary, before a jury as well. If you have no practical choice but to enter a guilty plea, our familiarity with the presentence investigation process can help make sure that all factors favoring a lesser penalty are brought to the court's attention in the most persuasive terms possible.
To learn how you can benefit from our experience with the defense of federal crime charges from the initial investigation through trial and sentencing, contact a criminal defense lawyer at the Roberts Law Firm in St. Louis.
