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In the United States a federal crime or federal offense is a crime that is either made illegal by U.S. federal law or a crime that occurs on U.S. federal property.
Types of Federal Offenses
Federal offenses can include:
- Antitrust Violations
- Drug Trafficking
- Criminal Enterprises
- Immigration Offenses
- Computer and Internet Fraud
- Credit Card Fraud
- Extortion
- Wire Fraud
- Phone and Telemarketing Fraud
- Bankruptcy Fraud
- Healthcare Fraud
- Environmental Law Violations
- Insurance Fraud
- Mail Fraud
- Mortgage Fraud
- Government Fraud
- Tax Evasion
- Bankruptcy Fraud
- Financial Fraud
- Securities Fraud
- Insider Trading
- Alien Smuggling
- Perjury
- False Statement
- Drug Offenses
- Bribery
- Kickbacks
- Counterfeiting
- Public Corruption
- Money Laundering
- Embezzlement
- Economic Espionage
- Trade Secret Theft
Important Differences between Federal and State Cases
Federal criminal law and procedure differ from Missouri's state court system. First, the U.S. Attorney (not the State Attorney) prosecutes federal crimes. These crimes are investigated by any of the federal law enforcement agencies such as the FBI, DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration), the Secret Service, the IRS Criminal Investigation Division, and others. Additionally, if convicted, a defendant will be sentenced to custody of the U.S. Bureau of Prisons (not the state Department of Corrections)
In contrast to state criminal cases, most federal cases begin with a federal agent contacting the defendant to conduct a voluntary interview. Unfortunately, either through fear or ignorance, most defendants proceed to speak with the agent without consulting with an attorney. This is almost always a mistake. If you or someone you love has been approached by a federal agent, contact Mr. Goldblatt immediately for a legal consultation at (314) 288-8455 or email: lsgold7@swbell.net
PAYMENT PLANS AVAILABLE-Most cases handled for a flat fee-We accept bond assignments-No charge initial consultation.
L. Steven Goldblatt, Attorney at Law, at The Goldblatt Law Firm in St. Louis, MO, serves clients throughout St. Louis City and St. Louis County, State of Missouri including the Central West End, including the Loop, and cities of Chesterfield, Creve Coeur, West Port, Ballwin, Kirkwood, Shrewsbury, Glendale, Clayton, Brentwood, University City, Sunset Hills, Webster Groves, and Town & Country, St Charles, St Peters, O'Fallon, Lake Saint Louis, Arnold, Imperial, Barnhart, Pevely, Florissant and Hazelwood Missouri.
Goldblatt Law Firm practices in the following areas of law:
Securities Fraud, Securities Regulation, Broker Misconduct, Business Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Criminal, DUI, DWI, Traffic Violations, Drug Crimes, White Collar Crimes, Juvenile Crimes, Parole & Probation, Murder, Felonies, Misdemeanors. | 
