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Why are federal charges so serious?

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a federal case is the most difficult
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part of the law you’re going to deal
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with
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they’re the most serious because there’s
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no good time credit there’s no parole
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if you get convicted in a federal case
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you’re going to do about 85
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87 of the time that you get and so
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when the federal government comes
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calling you had better get to a lawyer
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that knows how to litigate these cases
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and knows how to deal with the federal
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prosecutors and with the fbi
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from the minute this case starts this
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can have a negative effect
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if you don’t get started at the
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beginning in the right way
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in a state court you can make a few
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mistakes along the way
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and still have a positive outcome in
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federal court if you don’t start off in
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the right path
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you can have a negative outcome just
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because you didn’t handle this right in
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the beginning
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and so that’s why it’s it’s the best
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thing to do
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is to get to the right lawyer in the
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beginning who knows how to get in there
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and get this thing on the right path

Houston, TX criminal defense attorney Chris Tritico talks why federal charges are so serious. He explains that dealing with a federal case is acknowledged as the most arduous facet of the law. These cases hold immense gravity, primarily due to the absence of good time credit or parole options. If an individual is found guilty in a federal case, they can anticipate serving approximately 85 to 87 percent of the imposed sentence. As the federal government initiates the legal proceedings, it becomes imperative to seek representation from a seasoned lawyer with a comprehensive understanding of federal litigation, adept in handling federal prosecutors and the FBI.

The criticality of each step in a federal case is evident from the very outset. Unlike state court cases that may allow room for certain errors during the legal process, federal cases demand utmost precision right from the beginning. A single misjudgment or misstep in the early stages can result in detrimental consequences. Consequently, it is of paramount importance to secure the services of the right lawyer from the onset – an attorney who possesses the necessary expertise to chart the case on the right course and effectively navigate the intricate complexities of federal litigation.

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