Houston, Texas Federal Crimes Attorney
Criminal trials are considerably different at the federal level than at the state level. Different procedural rules govern federal cases which impact everything from the rules of discovery, how and when motions are filed, to when a case goes to trial. While federal investigators often take months or years to prepare a case, Federal trials are often quickly set. This means time is of the essence in preparing a defense.
Decades of Federal Courtroom Experience
As a result, your attorney must be familiar with how the federal system operates and how to quickly prepare for trial. At the law office of Robert J. Fickman, I've represented numerous clients in federal criminal matters. I have the knowledge and investigative resources needed to establish a balance of power in the courtroom and fight for the best possible results for my client.
To schedule a confidential consultation to discuss your case, contact federal crimes criminal defense attorney at the law office of Robert J. Fickman today.
Federal Crimes and Criminal Charges
I counsel and defend people in federal criminal cases involving the following kinds of criminal charges:
Avoiding Obstruction of Justice Charges
It's not uncommon for people to panic when they learn they are the subject of a federal investigation. Unfortunately, people occasionally panic and begin removing, destroying, or withholding documents and records in the mistaken belief that doing so will remove suspicion from them or prevent them from being indicted. Doing so, however, constitutes an obstruction of justice.
As a federal criminal defense attorney, I advise and counsel clients regarding how to cooperate with an investigation, what documents must be turned over to investigators, and how to assert legal rights in order to avoid self-incrimination. In some cases, cooperating with an investigation may convince the authorities there isn't enough evidence to warrant further investigation of you.
Grand Jury Testimony - Why it's Important to have an Attorney
You may be asked to testify before a federal grand jury. People who testify before grand juries are either witnesses, persons of interest, or criminal suspects. While you may initially appear as a witness, what you say before a grand jury could result in your becoming a person of interest or a full-blown criminal suspect. That's why it's crucial to have an attorney advising and counseling you if you are called before a federal grand jury.
Although the law does not allow you to have your attorney present in the grand jury room, he can remain in the hallway outside. Anytime a question is asked that you are not sure how to answer, you can get up, walk out into the hallway, and confer with your attorney. I understand how federal prosecutors think, how they use leading questions or hearsay to confuse issues and lead witnesses in a certain direction. As your lawyer, I wait outside the grand jury hearing room prepared to answer any questions you might have.
Contact Federal Crimes Attorney Robert J. Fickman Today
Since Booker v. United States, judges now have some discretion in sentencing those convicted of a federal crime. For this reason, it's important to work with an attorney who understands how to work with court during the sentencing phase of a trial. For more information regarding my practice and how I can help you, contact federal crimes defense lawyer Robert J. Fickman today.
