Tampa Federal Criminal Defense Lawyer: Middle District of Florida

Federal Crimes Require a Professional, Strong Legal Defense

The thought of being charged with a crime in federal court strikes fear into anyone — and with good reason. This is what you are dealing with when you step into federal court:

• Federal prosecutors and investigators have vast resources to help them secure convictions. Countering those resources takes a lawyer who knows federal court.
• Federal cases often are based on extensive investigations. You need an attorney who can overcome high-caliber police work.
• The laws that govern and define crime under the U.S. Code, including sentencing guidelines, are different. For an effective defense, your attorney must know the range of potential consequences.

The Laws Involved

Federal crimes are generally defined in Title 18 of the United States Code, with drug offenses in Title 21. Common federal charges include 18 U.S.C. § 371 (conspiracy to commit offense or to defraud the United States), 18 U.S.C. § 1343 (wire fraud), and 21 U.S.C. § 841 (drug manufacture and distribution). Laws change often, so contact Attorney Ron Frey to discuss your case and the current state of the law. The same conduct can sometimes be charged in both state and federal court. Our older post on double jeopardy and dual sovereignty discusses why.

Federal cases often include a twist: prosecutors and law enforcement sometimes want to work with defendants and suspects to further other cases they may be working on. If you choose to cooperate with the authorities, your attorney must have a clear understanding of the benefits and risks.

We Have Defended Clients Nationwide in Federal Courts

At The Frey Law Firm, LLC, in Tampa, Florida, none of these factors are new to Attorney Ron Frey. He has extensive experience defending clients in federal courts nationwide.

Attorney Frey is admitted to the U.S. Supreme Court and to federal courts in the Middle and Southern Districts of Florida, the Northern and Southern Districts of Ohio, and the Western and Eastern Districts of North Carolina, and that experience informs how he builds each defense. Attorney Ron Frey is also a conference speaker and published author. Read more about Attorney Ron Frey’s background in Florida.

Attorney Frey will work to protect your rights at every stage of your case. Attorney Ron Frey has been named a Rising Star and a Super Lawyer by Super Lawyers and holds a 10.0 Avvo rating.

Are You a First-time Offender?

First-time offenders often face some of the greatest challenges in the criminal justice system. First-timers believe they will be treated fairly if they speak freely and answer every question the police ask. Unfortunately, that is not how the system works. First-time offenders are often unfamiliar with investigators’ tactics and can be hurt by trusting the process.

At The Frey Law Firm, LLC, we represent criminal defendants of all types, but we focus especially on helping individuals who are in the criminal justice system for the first time. We know how investigators and prosecutors can approach first-time offenders, and we work to make sure your rights are protected.