{"id":2719,"date":"2016-07-16T18:03:33","date_gmt":"2016-07-16T18:03:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/bajajdefense.wpengine.com\/?p=2719"},"modified":"2016-07-16T18:03:33","modified_gmt":"2016-07-16T18:03:33","slug":"federal-jurisdiction-crimes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aquahealphysiotherapy.com\/vblaw\/federal-jurisdiction-crimes\/","title":{"rendered":"Federal Jurisdiction Crimes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Criminal charges are filed in different jurisdictions depending on the location or locations the alleged crime occurred in and the nature of the crime. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jurisdiction, generally, means the power of a court to oversee a case. A person who commits a crime in California will generally be charged in the State of California, whether it be a city, municipal, superior, or otherwise state court. A court cannot properly hear a case without the parties first demonstrating that jurisdiction is proper in that particular court system. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Though there are certain tribunals that are specific to certain crimes (consider military courts, immigration courts, etc.), courts are generally either state-level courts or federal-level courts. If you have a case pending in either court, speak with a criminal defense attorney today who can help you. We offer an initial consultation for your convenience.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>What Makes a Case State or Federal?<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A case will typically be<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">charged at the federal level<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> if the claim(s):<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Involve alleged action in more than one state (intra-state transactions, such as drug trafficking are typically charged at the federal level)<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Allege a violation of the US Constitution or Amendments<\/li>\n<li>Involve foreign affairs<\/li>\n<li>Involve suing the United States<\/li>\n<li>Involve bankruptcy proceedings<\/li>\n<li>Involve monetary civil disputes in excess of $75,000.00<\/li>\n<li>Involve Copyright, Patent or Trademark violations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The rationale behind this is that state courts have discretion to delineate responsibility for general legal matters and usually divide their court systems accordingly (i.e. state courts generally have at least civil, criminal, and domestic divisions) according to their state constitutions. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">States each also have their own laws that may differ from federal law. Federal law also has its own statutes and when a violation occurs, the alleged wrongdoer may be tried through the federal court system.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Why Does it Matter Where My Criminal Case is Filed?<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Federally charged crimes are generally more serious than state-level crimes for both civil and criminal offenses. Though what society considers serious crimes such as rape and murder are generally tried at the state level, complex matters may certainly be tried in the federal court system.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The punishments associated with the violation of federal crimes are typically more serious than those charged in state courts, as well. The federal courts also have significantly more resources available to aid prosecutors than they do at the state level and can increase the prosecutor\u2019s chance at success. The rules regarding indictment of an offender, sentencing, and court procedures generally differ between state and federal courts, as well.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most attorneys practice specifically at the state level, given the complexity and time involved in taking on a federal case. Being charged with a federal crime requires consultation with an\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">experienced federal criminal defense attorney<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that is familiar with the unique procedures and requirements demanded by federal courts.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Have You Been Charged with a Federal Crime?<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you or anyone you know has been accused of committing a federal crime, it is in your best interest to contact a\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/aquahealphysiotherapy.com\/vblaw\/san-diego-federal-crimes-attorney\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">knowledgeable federal crimes defense lawyer<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> right away. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your legal rights do not change because you are being tried in a different court system\u2014the police, prosecutors and other officials still have obligations to an offender that can lead to a dismissal or leniency of charges if not followed exactly. To learn more about how to protect yourself against federal criminal charges, contact the Law Office of Vikas Bajaj, APC today at (619) 525-7005.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Criminal charges are filed in different jurisdictions depending on the location or locations the alleged crime occurred in and the [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":4104,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[27],"tags":[26,28,29],"class_list":["post-2719","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-federal-crimes","tag-federal","tag-jurisdiction","tag-state"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Federal Jurisdiction Crimes - Law office of Vikas Bajaj<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Are you facing federal crime charges? 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