San Antonio Federal Crimes Lawyer

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A federal crime is an action considered by the United States as unlawful or illegal in the eyes of legislative processes set forth by the United States. A federal crime is charged only in a federal court and it takes defense counsel that is familiar with federal court and its laws and procedures to effectively navigate the client to the best outcome possible.

If you or someone you know has been accused of a serious federal crime, Calfas Law Group can help. Our San Antonio federal crimes attorneys have had experience with some of the biggest cases in Texas. Their legal expertise can help work toward building a case that thoroughly challenges the allegations against you.

We're ready to help discuss your options at this critical time. Contact our offices to request an initial consultation with our team of legal advocates.

Common Federal Offenses

Cases tried as federal crimes often perceived as particularly severe or have had a significant scope. Ergo, the resources allocated to federal crimes and their prosecution are much greater than many cases handled in state court. Below, we've summarized many of the offenses that often fall under federal jurisdiction.

Crimes Against Children 
Act where a child was harmed in a violent or abusive manner. This includes the creation of pornographic images involving children, exploitation of children for labor, acts of physical violence, abductions, kidnapping by parents, and more. Any actions which have been committed that would severely damage a child are sent to federal review.

Computer Crimes 
Utilization of digital media wherein a criminal act is conducted upon it. This could include online identity theft, hacking into a federally operated website, invasion of privacy through publishing private information for public consumption, fraud where one misuses an access device, and more.

Conspiracy 
An agreement whereby two or more people agree to commit a criminal act in the future. Many charges of conspiracy require an overt act which has been committed in relation to the planned crime. This action would have demonstrated what is known as general intent, or the intention to commit the crime.

Copyright Violations 
When a copyrighted material is utilized without the copyright owner’s permission. These instances could involve utilizing a film clip without permission, using a sample from a song in an unlicensed manner, reproducing a copyrighted image without going through the proper channels, and gaining financial benefits from using another artist’s work.

Counterfeiting 
Producing a forged item of importance without the owner’s or creator’s specific permission and/or without the owner’s and creator’s knowledge. This is typically coupled with an attempt to convince other parties the forged item is, in fact, the actual item in question.

Fraud Against the Government  
When someone has falsified information in order to procure services from the United States government in an unjust manner. This can include making a false claim with the intent to benefit financially, making fraudulent Medicare/Medicaid claims, extending defense contracts, or fraud against a healthcare company. If one makes untrue claims in order to benefit from the government, this could be tried in a court of federal law.