How State And Federal Criminal Cases Differ

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2. The American legal system can seem complicated. Federal and state courts are set up in different ways to serve specific legal needs. Clarifying the differences between how state and federal courts handle cases can help unravel confusion when someone is facing federal, or state charges and the process laid out in front of them.

3. The Difference Between Federal And State Court Systems Federal courts and state courts are different in many ways. The courts are constructed differently. In federal courts, the President of the United States selects the judges, and they must be confirmed by the senate. Federal judges have the option of keeping this position for the rest of their life, but these lofty positions are accompanied by high standards. A federal judge can be impeached by the senate for misconduct.

4. Federal courts are designed to be streamlined. The courts handle smaller caseloads than state courts to enable cases to move through the system with more assurance of resolution. In-state courts, a trial date can be changed or continued. Federal court dates are more set-in-stone, rarely continued. State courts may hear multiple cases in a day. In Federal courts, it is common to only focus on one case on a given day.

5. Whether or not federal prosecutors decide to ask the state court to dismiss charges so they can bring federal charges relies on: 01 02 Office or state prosecutors Who is investigating – local police, DEA, FBI? Where was the case initially brought after investigation – U.S. Attorney’s 03 Size of the case – interest in a particular defendant, corporation, or government official

6. When Should You Contact A Lawyer? There is a broad range of nonviolent crimes which fall under the category of white-collar crime. This list includes: Kickbacks Mail fraud Money laundering Phone and telemarketing fraud Public corruption Securities fraud Tax evasion Insider trading Insurance fraud Intellectual property theft/piracy ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Antitrust violations Bankruptcy fraud Bribery Bribery Computer and internet fraud Counterfeiting Credit card fraud Economic espionage and trade secret theft Embezzlement Embezzlement Environmental law violations Financial institution fraud Government fraud Healthcare fraud ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

7. If you or someone you know is under investigation or has been arrested for a white-collar crime, your freedom and reputation are at risk. The success of your case relies on selecting the right legal representation. The Los Angeles federal crime attorneys at Okabe & Haushalter have the experience to secure your future.

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