Federal Drug Cases

When you’re arrested, you can be charged in either the state or federal court system. Different kinds of crimes are charged in different systems – for example, DUIs are almost always charged in state court. Federal courts usually handle crimes that are committed in multiple states, drug offenses that cross state or country borders, or violations of federal law. Being charged in federal court can be confusing and intimidating. Federal cases typically involve more complex and serious charges that carry heavier consequences. That’s why hiring an attorney who is experienced with federal cases is crucial – you need someone with knowledge of the process to protect your rights. There is too much at stake to not take the necessary precaution of hiring a skilled attorney.

With all these considerations in mind, it’s clear that hiring a skilled attorney with extensive experience in federal court is non-negotiable. With the strict procedures and more serious charges, it takes a knowledgeable attorney to properly navigate your proceedings and skillfully protect your best interests. Additionally, federal cases typically require more resources and investigation than state cases. Most private federal attorneys have private investigators on hand to research every aspect of your case and use it to your best advantage. It is also common for federal cases to require more of your attorney’s time than state cases, which is why most private attorneys have competent legal teams that can handle the workload of a federal case. Federal cases are all around more serious, demand more time and attention, and are much more complex than a state case. It is imperative to hire a skilled attorney to protect your interests, as federal cases typically carry harsher penalties. The stakes are too high in a federal case to gamble with representation.

Jorge is experienced in federal drug, tax, securities, and immigration charges. 

Most drug cases charged in the federal system stem from incidents of importation of controlled substances across the U.S. southern border. These charges can range from simple importation to intent to distribute. Many times, good people are induced to participate in low-level importation offenses, either due to financial or societal pressures, and do not realize the severity of their conduct until it is too late. Jorge will do everything in his power to make the court consider your motivations and level of involvement in a drug-related offense, which can convince the court to give you a lesser sentence. 

In any case, regardless of your level of involvement, Jorge will make sure that at every step the government remains within their limits. Our office will extensively analyze the evidence against you to ensure the government does not overstep its bounds, will not use illegally obtained or inadmissible evidence against you, and we will make the best case as to why you are not guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. Similar to drug-related charges, the Southern District of California sees many immigration-related cases at the U.S. southern border. Under the same financial or societal pressures, individuals can find themselves participating in illegal immigration violations, such as helping transport undocumented migrants across the border. These charges are taken very seriously and can reflect negatively on your record. Additionally, if you or a loved one are one of the undocumented migrants caught in one of these instances, the federal court system can charge you, as well. However, there are many avenues for a strong defense in these cases. Jorge can convey to the court the real pressure and motivation behind your conduct and compel the judge to consider when sentencing you. For undocumented migrants, there are avenues for your release that Jorge can negotiate with the AUSAs, such as your cooperation as a material witness. Whatever the case, Jorge is the best counterweight against the Government’s case against you.

The Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) works closely with the AUSAs in federal cases when you are charged with securities-related charges. Similarly, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) works with the Government when you are charged with tax-related charges. Securities and tax related cases are of the most complex nature, with a complicated body of law to study. With the support and resources of the SEC and IRS, AUSAs have an advantage. However, Jorge is well-versed in this body of law and these cases, and can build the defense you deserve against these government agencies. If there is any kind of case where hiring an experienced attorney is more crucial than ever, it’s these – and Jorge is the best defense available. In any of these cases, we will not proceed with an agreement if you want us to fight for a not-guilty verdict. The role of defense attorneys is not only to defend your innocence, but also defend you against improper or overexerted government power. With intricate knowledge of the Rules of Evidence, Jorge will go to trial and ensure the government has a fair case against you – and we will build an air-tight case to give you the best chance at freedom.