Federal Crimes
Why is my case in Federal Court?
Cases in Virginia and D.C. involving federal crimes are tried in federal court such as Eastern District of Virginia, Alexandria or The United States District Court in Washington D.C. because the crime involved federal law, occurred on federal land such as a military base, and involved federal agencies like DEA, FBI, DHS.
Do I need a Federal Criminal Attorney?
Yes. Virginia and D.C. federal crimes are extremely serious and usually carry more serious punishments. They are prosecuted by the United States Attorney’s Office and are usually supported by other government agencies such as Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). You need an attorney that is experienced and skilled at representing cases in Federal Courts as it is very different than state court.
Virginia and D.C. Federal Crimes
Federal Assault Crimes
Assault on Law Enforcement: 18 U.S.C. 111
Simple Assault: 18 U.S.C. 113
Assault with Intent to Commit Murder: 18 U.S.C. 111
Domestic Assault: 18 U.S.C. 117
Maiming: 18 U.S.C. 114
Murder: 18 U.S.C. 1111-1122
Kidnapping: 18 U.S.C. 1201-1204
Domestic Violence and Stalking: 18 USC 2261-2266
Transportation for Illegal Sexual Activity: 18 U.S.C. 2421-2429
Human Trafficking
Sex Crimes
Aggravated Sexual Abuse: 18 U.S.C. 2241
Sexual Abuse of a Minor: 18 U.S.C. 2243
Sexual Abuse: 18 U.S.C. 2242
Federal Driving Crimes
Reckless Driving: 32 CFR 263.6
Hit & Run
Federal White Collar Crimes
Embezzlement: 18 U.S.C. 641-670
Blackmail: 18 USC 873
Other Federal Crimes
Terrorism: 18 U.S.C. 2231-2339(d)
Riots: 18 U.S.C. 2101-2102
Federal Drug & Alcohol Crime
Drug Distribution and Trafficking
Marijuana Possession: 18 U.S.C. 844
Prescription Fraud
Federal Weapons Offenses
Felon in Possession of a Firearm: 18 U.S.C. 922(g)
Weapon used in crime of violence of drug trafficking: 18 U.S.C. 924(c)
Sale of Firearms without a License: 18 U.S.C. 922(a)
Sale of Illegal Firearms: 18 U.S.C. 922
Making False Statements when Purchasing Firearm: 18 U.S.C. 922(a)(6)
Illegal Possession of Firearm: 18 U.S.C. 922(o)
Federal Cyber/Computer Crimes
Child Pornography
Federal Punishment and Procedure
Failure to Appear: 18 USC 3146
