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Criminal Cases in Federal Court
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While the majority of criminal charges are brought in state courts (DUI’s, battery, traffic, etc.), there are some criminal charges that are prosecuted by the federal government. There are numerous crimes that can bring charges in federal court. These are crimes that are either specifically mentioned in the constitution or authorized by congress. Many of those crimes are called "white collar crimes" because they are criminal acts that are committed by business people. In these cases the harm caused is economic, usually a taking of a significant amount of money. Some white collar crimes include:
- Accounting fraud:
- Bank fraud
- Computer crimes
- Mail fraud
- Money laundering
- Securities fraud
- Wire fraud
Other criminal charges commonly filed in federal court include:
- Bank robbery
- Drug charges
- Corruption against elected officials
- Charges against organized crime
- Terrorism
- Crimes committed on federal property
These are some of the most common federal criminal charges, but certainly is not an exhaustive list. We can help people find lawyers for any federal criminal charge that is in an Illinois federal court. If you have any questions about federal criminal defense laws or would like a referral to an experienced federal criminal defense lawyer please do not hesitate to contact us. All inquiries are free and confidential.
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