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Shreveport Federal Criminal Defense Attorneys

If you have been charged with a federal crime, you may feel confused or overwhelmed about what has happened and what to do next. You might also have several questions about your circumstances. For example, if you know you’ve been charged with a federal crime, what penalties might you face? What steps should you take to reduce these penalties? Should you consider hiring a federal criminal defense lawyer?

If you have any of these questions, we at the John D. & Eric G. Johnson Law Firm may be able to help. Our team of federal criminal defense attorneys—including the talented and knowledgeable attorney Eric G. Johnson—is highly experienced in criminal defense law. We also have a strong track record of reducing penalties for these clients, so we may be able to help you as well. If you need more information, please continue reading for our insights and suggestions.

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Potential Penalties You May Face for Federal Crimes in Shreveport

If you have been charged with a federal crime, you may face some potential penalties if you are convicted. However, there are many federal crimes that have vastly different levels of consequences. If you are unsure what penalties you are likely to face, please consult an experienced federal criminal defense lawyer.

In general, some of the more common penalties for federal crimes include the following:

  • Incarceration
  • Fines
  • Diversion or re-education programs
  • Probation time
  • Restitution payments to the victim
  • Community service hours

Federal crimes may be classified as misdemeanors or felonies, and this classification may also determine the consequences you receive. To reduce the likelihood that you face the full extent of potential penalties, or to possibly eliminate consequences entirely, it’s better to contact a qualified federal criminal defense lawyer as soon as possible to discuss your options.

What Steps Should You Take After a Shreveport Federal Crime Charge?

You may not know what steps to take to ensure the best possible outcome if you have been charged with a federal crime. To reduce the penalties you could face, we strongly recommend following these steps before going into legal proceedings:

Collect Evidence

If possible, we recommend you collect and compile evidence related to your federal crime charge and incident. Evidence may include witness statements, footage of the incident in question, physical evidence, photographs, message logs, and expert witness opinions. To find out more about what may qualify as evidence, we recommend speaking with legal counsel.

Evidence may help convince the court and jury to believe your point of view, which may result in dropped charges and penalties. When substantial evidence is used as a supplement to quality legal representation, you are more likely to find a favorable outcome following legal proceedings. Your federal criminal defense lawyer may collect and analyze evidence to better understand and argue your case.

Avoid Discussing Your Case With Others

We also recommend you avoid discussing your case with anyone, including close friends and family members. Anything you say may be used against you during legal proceedings, so we ask you to exercise caution. The only exception to this is speaking with your lawyer, as you may receive the benefit of lawyer-client privilege.

Stay Off Social Media

It may also be a good idea to stay off social media and log out of your accounts. This is because any comments, photos, or text posts may be used against you during court proceedings. Even in cases where you have privacy settings enabled, you may not be protected if you share posts with others.

Contact a Lawyer

If you have been charged with a federal crime, we recommend hiring a qualified federal criminal defense lawyer to represent your side of the case. Your lawyer may be able to assist you in several ways, including the following areas:

  • Legal knowledge
  • Negotiation skills
  • Handling other legal representatives
  • Reducing potential consequences
  • Encouraging the drop of certain charges
  • Collecting and analyzing evidence
  • Joining or leading investigations related to your case
  • Providing you with helpful resources and information
  • Strategizing the best next steps for your specific circumstances
  • Reducing your stress levels

If you are participating in legal proceedings, please refrain from representing yourself. Instead, we strongly recommend hiring a qualified federal criminal defense lawyer. Your lawyer is far more likely to win you favorable results than you are on your own.

In Shreveport? Get Great Representation With John D. & Eric G. Johnson Law Firm’s Federal Criminal Defense Lawyers

If you have been charged with a federal crime, we at the John D. & Eric G. Johnson Law Firm may be able to help. We have extensive legal knowledge and experience in criminal defense law, including cases involving federal crimes charges. Our attorneys have substantial experience in these areas, so we may have the legal knowledge, skills, and resources to help you as well.

If you think we would be a strong fit for your legal representation, please don’t hesitate to contact us at your earliest convenience. We are dedicated to supporting our clients through every step of the legal process, so partnering with us means you never need to face the legal system alone. To discuss your case and get more information, please call (318) 377-1555 or complete our online contact form. 

Attention: While this website provides general information, it does not constitute legal advice
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