With a federal crime or federal offense, a person violated a federal law rather than state law. Additionally, federal crimes can also take place when a crime occurs on federal property. Some crimes, such as drug-related offenses, may be considered both federal and state crimes, but the federal charges can take precedence over the state charges. This means that an individual facing drug-related charges find himself or herself in the federal crime system, which often has harsher penalties for conviction.
Some of the penalties one may face in federal court include:
- Probation
- Jail time in a federal prison
- Large fines
If you are facing federal charges, you are not alone. Contact an experienced New Jersey federal crimes attorney today at the Law Office of Jason A. Volet at 732-503-8968.
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About the Author
Jason A. Volet
Certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a criminal trial attorney, Jason A. Volet focuses his practice exclusively on criminal and municipal defense in New Jersey and New York. He earned his B.A. in political science from Rutgers College in 1995 and his J.D. from the Hofstra University School of Law in 1998. Mr. Volet began his career in the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office, where he gained extensive experience prosecuting both juvenile and adult offenders. Now, as a criminal defense attorney, he uses that experience to fight for the rights of individuals who have been charged with a crime.
