Federal Crime Attorney in West Palm Beach

• White collar crimes: This term encompasses a broad range of offenses that generally involve nonviolent conduct occurring in the business sector.
• Healthcare fraud: This offense occurs when either a beneficiary or provider knowingly provides false information to obtain benefits that he or she is not entitled to from a public or private health care program.
• Public corruption: These types of charges are levied against government officials who accept bribes or make deals to obtain something of value for his or her own gain.
• Drug trafficking: A person may be charged with this offense if he or she manufactures, distributes, or dispenses controlled substances.
• Identity theft: A charge for this offense is triggered when a person knowingly receives, transfers, or uses another’s personal identifying information to further an unlawful act.
• Money laundering: This is the process of integrating money derived from crimes back into the financial system to conceal the funds' source and make them appear legitimate.
• Weapons offenses: These crimes involve various types of unlawful conduct with firearms and other weapons. Some of the more common federal weapons offenses are possession of a firearm by a person convicted of a felony or a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, possession or use of a gun during a drug trafficking offense or violent crime, sale of firearms without a license, and sale of illegal firearms.
• RICO: The Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act prohibits people from engaging in any activity that is part of a criminal enterprise. Racketeering activity involves various crimes, including, but not limited to, murder, kidnapping, gambling, arson, drug dealing, and mail and wire fraud.

What Is the Punishment for a Federal Crime?

The penalties vary depending on the severity of the crime and the defendant’s criminal history. For most crimes, federal sentences are longer than state sentences for similar offenses.

If you are convicted of a federal crime, you may face time in federal prison, probation, and fines. For many crimes, such as drug trafficking, judges must impose mandatory minimum sentences, which often entail significant prison terms.

The U.S. government also has the authority to seize assets that it believes were used to commit the crime. Once taken, it can be extremely difficult to recover the assets.

Below are some examples of conviction penalties that may be imposed:

• Trafficking in certain schedule I or II drugs (21 U.S.C. § 841(b)(1)(C)):
  • Up to 20 years in prison (first offense),
  • Up to 30 years in prison (second offense), and/or
  • Up to $1,000,000 in fines (first offense)
  • Up to $2,000,000 in fines (second offense)
• Health care fraud (18 U.S.C. § 1347):
  • Up to 10 years in prison and/or
  • A fine
• Money laundering (18 U.S.C. § 1956):
  • Up to 20 years in prison and/or
  • Up to $500,000 in fines

Start With a Free Consultation Today

Federal crimes require an aggressive, well-prepared defense. The Law Offices of Greg Rosenfeld, P.A. is ready to put our skills and experience on your side. We encourage you to get started at your earliest convenience by setting up your first meeting with us.

To discuss your case with our West Palm Beach federal crimes attorney, call (561) 902-1122 or send us a message.