Federal Crimes
If you have been charged with a federal crime, Glenn Swiatek is one of the very few criminal defense attorneys in Northwest Florida who has the knowledge and experience to assist you. Not all attorneys are licensed to practice, in Federal Court. Glenn Swiatek practices Federal Criminal Law in the United States District Court, Northern District of Florida. He has experience with both misdemeanor and felony federal offenses.
There are over 4,000 offenses that carry criminal penalties in the United States Code such as tax evasion, terrorism and drug trafficking. Additionaly, any crime that is committed on federal property is subject to prosecution in the federal system. Because of the large military installations in the First Circuit federal prosecutions are quite common. Even a simple battery or DUI if committed on federal property can be prosecuted in federal court.
Federal felony offenses are subject to harsh incarceratory periods and probationary sentences are not the norm if you are convicted. The sentencing laws have recently changed. District Court Judges are no longer bound by the federal sentencing guidelines. The guidelines are now considered to be “advisory.” There is though a presumption of reasonableness” if a District Judge chooses to sentence utilizing the guidelines. A District Judge must include the guidelines range in the array of factors warranting consideration. But the Judge may determine that a within-guidelines sentence is "greater than necessary" to serve the objectives of sentencing.
If you have been charged with a federal crime, Glenn Swiatek is one of the very few criminal defense attorneys in Northwest Florida who has the knowledge and experience to assist you. Contact the criminal defense firm of Glenn Swiatek today to discuss the help available to you. To schedule a free consultation call Mr. Swiatek at 850-609-0940 or to send us an email Click here.