Maryland Federal Criminal Defense Lawyer

Experienced Criminal Defense Attorney for Federal Charges in Maryland and Throughout the United States

If you have been charged with a federal crime, you could face more serious penalties than may apply if you were convicted of similar crimes at the state level. Often, this is due to the fact that sentencing in federal criminal cases is governed by the United States Sentencing Guidelines (U.S.S.G.), which most federal judges sentence within. You will need an experienced legal representative at your side to help counter aggressive prosecution and determine how to minimize the penalties that you may face. The criminal defense lawyers at Craig M. Kadish & Associates, LLC can represent you in federal courts across the country, providing you with strong advocacy and counsel regardless of where you are charged or what charges you face.

We have extensive experience assisting clients in addressing and defending against a variety of federal charges. We often work with individuals before they are actually charged. Many times, defendants will receive a "target letter" from the United States Attorney's Office. Additionally, in certain types of cases, such as Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) cases, a defendant's electronic devices will be seized by the federal government long before the defendant is charged criminally. Once those devices are seized, they will be subject to a digital forensic examination. It is urgent to immediately consult with our criminal defense attorneys as soon as your devices are seized. Once the digital forensic analysis is completed, most defendants will be arrested in short order. There are a variety of strategies we use prior to a defendant being charged. These strategies have consistently been proven to be helpful to our clients later on in the process.

When Is a Crime Charged at the Federal Level?

Many state crimes simply mirror federal statutes. However, for nearly every crime that can be charged in state court, there is a federal analogue. The United States Attorney's Office is the law enforcement agency tasked with enforcing federal criminal laws. They often will not prosecute a case which does not directly involve interstate commerce or, in the case of drug crimes, entail an extremely large quantity of drugs. This does not mean that the U.S. Attorney's Office can not prosecute cases that are "smaller." It is ordinarily at the discretion of the U.S. Attorney's Office as to which cases they will prosecute and which cases they will defer to state authorities to prosecute. Though most people do not realize it, a defendant may be prosecuted for the exact same crime in both federal and state court without implicating double jeopardy.

Federal crimes may be investigated by the Department of Homeland Security, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), or even state and local law enforcement officers who are deputized and participate in federal task forces. Federal prosecutors have virtually unlimited resources. The amount of data that they regularly compile to make their case against a criminal defendant far exceed that which a defendant may face in state court. Individuals convicted of federal crimes are sentenced in accordance with the United States Sentencing Guidelines (U.S.S.G.), which may impose lengthy mandatory minimum prison sentences. Because of the complex nature of these cases and the harsh nature of the potential penalties, it is crucial to obtain representation from an attorney who understands how to develop successful defense strategies and mitigate the potential penalties of a conviction.

Federal Cases We Handle

At Craig M. Kadish & Associates, LLC, we represent clients accused of a wide variety of federal offenses, such as:

• Child Pornography: We represent people accused of possessing, downloading, accessing, receiving, distributing or producing child sex abuse material.
• Drug Crimes: Our firm defends against allegations of drug distribution and drug trafficking. With our experience handling federal drug conspiracy cases, we can help ensure that clients will be able to resolve these cases successfully.
• White Collar Crimes: Our attorneys can help to contest federal white collar crimes involving accusations of fraud, identity theft, or other related offenses.
• Gun Charges: Our firm represents people accused of transporting guns across state borders or illegally possessing firearms.

Meet With a Maryland Federal Criminal Defense Attorney Serving Clients Throughout the United States

Federal cases often come with high stakes that can decide your future. When your freedom is on the line, the best thing you can do is to seek out legal representation. At Craig M. Kadish & Associates, LLC, our federal criminal defense lawyers are here to provide you with aggressive counsel and representation in federal courts. Call our offices at 410-837-0020 or contact us online to schedule a free consultation today.