Federal court cases are far more severe in nature than other kinds of cases. At the Law Office of James Gill our approach to tackling federal cases matches the serious nature of the charges involved.

Types of Federal Cases

Austin Criminal Defense Attorney James Gill handles a variety of federal cases where he applies his experience and knowledge to effectively assist his clients through the federal legal process and provide them with options aimed at less severe penalties should a conviction occur. Let James Gill build the defense you need in the following types of federal cases:

• Drug charges
• White Collar Crime charges
• Weapons charges or unlawful carrying of a weapon charges
• Mail fraud charges

Defining the Differences Between State and Federal

Federal crimes are more serious in nature because they carry much stronger penalties and involve sentencing without possibility of parole. Sentencing is presided over by federal sentencing guidelines and a minor drug charge if handled in federal court can result in a prison sentence.

Austin Criminal Lawyer Directory can start working with law enforcement early on in your case and encourages the cooperation of his clients through the process thereby acknowledging that taking responsibility can help diminish the severity of federal sentencing. Our intervention in these types of cases has helped many clients avoid the unsympathetic sentencing associated with many federal crimes.