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How Do Federal Criminal Case Work? Key Differences Between The State And Federal Criminal Justice Systems

Some state and federal laws are in conflict when it comes to imposing punishment for committing certain crimes. However, a defendant can be charged and convicted under both the state and federal criminal justice systems. Generally, federal magistrate judges have no say in deciding federal criminal cases, though they can be used to hear initial matters and pretrial motions. As you may know, there are quite a few differences between the state and federal criminal processes. If you have been caught up in the federal criminal justice system, you are most likely wondering about what happens in a federal criminal case. Los Angeles federal crime attorney from Okabe & Haushalter to explain the basics of what to expect from your federal criminal case.

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How Do Federal Criminal Case Work? Key Differences Between The State And Federal Criminal Justice Systems

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  1. HOW DO FEDERAL CRIMINAL CASE WORK? KEY DIFFERENCES BETWEEN THE STATE AND FEDERAL CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEMS freegoogleslidestemplates.com

  2. ABOUT: OKABE & HAUSHALTER At Okabe & Haushalter, top priority is ensuring their clients’ rights and interests are protected under the law. Criminal defense team is dedicated to providing powerful advocacy for those charged with a misdemeanor, felony, and federal offenses throughout Southern California. The law firm has represented clients faced with a variety of criminal charges, including assault, drug offenses, hate crimes, drunk driving, child pornography, theft, homicide, and sex crimes. Attorneys possess intricate knowledge and understanding of both state and federal law, and their clients benefit from their seasoned trial experience. They have represented countless clients in litigation, prosecution negotiations, and in local and federal courts, and they have the skill and determination your case needs and deserves. freegoogleslidestemplates.com

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  4. How Do Federal Criminal Case Work? Key Differences Between The State And Federal Criminal Justice Systems As you may know, there are quite a few differences between the state and federal criminal processes. If you have been caught up in the federal criminal justice system, you are most likely wondering about what happens in a federal criminal case. Los Angeles federal crime attorney from Okabe & Haushalter to explain the basics of what to expect from your federal criminal case.

  5. First and foremost, there are three stages in every federal crime case: pretrial, trial or plea, and sentencing. 1. During the first stage – pretrial – a person, who is being charged with a crime, can be thrown into jail or released on certain conditions (depending on the crime). During the first stage, the Assistant United States Attorney must provide credible evidence about the case, while the defendant’s federal crime lawyer in Los Angeles will have to file pretrial motions about why the charges should be dropped or dismissed or why certain evidence should be suppressed or thrown out from the case. During the second stage – trial or plea – the person accused of a federal crime has a chance to plead guilty, though it is never advised to enter a guilty plea without consulting with a criminal defense lawyer. If the person is guilty, on the other hand, the crime case proceeds to sentencing. If you are being represented by a skilled criminal defense attorney in Los Angeles, your lawyer could talk the prosecutor into dismissing the case altogether. During the third, and final, stage in a federal crime case, the judge will impose a sentence after taking all of the relevant factors into consideration. Given this volatility and unpredictability in federal crime cases, it is highly advised to be represented by a Los Angeles federal crime attorney. By hiring a criminal defense lawyer, you are more likely to convince the judge to impose the lowest sentence possible. 2. 3.

  6. If you are wondering about how federal criminal cases work, you will be pleased to learn the following facts about the federal criminal justice system: ● As you probably know, state criminal cases are brought by prosecutors or district attorneys, while federal cases are brought by United State Attorneys. Generally, federal magistrate judges have no say in deciding federal crime cases, though they can be used to hear initial matters and pretrial motions. Unless the person accused of a federal crime waives the grand jury indictment, the use of grand juries to charge defendants is required by the federal criminal justice system. Some state and federal laws are in conflict when it comes to imposing a punishment for committing certain crimes. However, a defendant can be charged and convicted under both the state and federal criminal justice systems. ● ● ●

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