When you are either investigated for a federal crime or charged with a federal crime, you need a lawyer that understands federal criminal law. Not all criminal lawyers are prepared to defend you in a federal criminal case. New York federal criminal attorney Paul D. Petrus, Jr. has significant experience with the federal system. You can call him on 212.564.2440 or Email at paul@petruslaw.com. For more details visit http://www.petruslaw.com.

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New York Criminal Defense Lawyer
Phone: 212.564.2440
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Using a Federal Criminal
Defense Lawyer in New York

2. When you are either investigated for a federal crime or
charged with a federal crime, you need a lawyer that
understands federal criminal law. Not all criminal
lawyers are prepared to defend you in a federal criminal
case. New York federal criminal attorney Paul D. Petrus,
Jr. has significant experience with the federal system.

3. The Federal Criminal System…
• Like the state system, but it has some very significant
differences.
• The typical United States Attorney's office,
responsible for prosecuting federal criminal charges,
has significantly more time and resources.
• Federal prosecutors have better academic credentials
than state prosecutors.

4. The Federal Criminal System
• Federal criminal defense tends to involve cases which
are more difficult to defend.
• The cost of defense is often very high.

5. Federal Criminal Investigations…
• A federal criminal defense lawyer NY can help you
assess the nature and purpose of the investigation,
and why you are being approached.
• Your lawyer may be able to guide you around any
potential traps or pitfalls.
• A criminal defense federal lawyer NY can be present
during any questioning, act as an intermediary
between you and the investigating authorities.

6. Federal Criminal Investigations
• A federal criminal defense lawyer may be able to work
out a deal where you will cooperate with the
investigation, in return for more favorable treatment
when the investigation is concluded.
• Your lawyer may be able to secure a letter of
declination, in which the U.S. attorney formally
declines to prosecute you in relation to a particular
offense or investigation.

7. Federal Criminal Proceedings
• It is helpful during federal criminal proceedings to be
represented by a lawyer who is familiar with the
federal rules of evidence, federal rules of criminal
procedure, trial procedure, and the federal court
system in general.

8. Contact Us:
Paul D. Petrus, Jr.
New York Federal Criminal Lawyer
Phone: 212.564.2440
paul@petruslaw.com
www.petruslaw.com