DISCLAIMER: These testimonials represent a small sampling of clients the firm has helped. Case results depend upon a variety of factors unique to each case. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome in your case.
North Carolina Federal Charges Lawyers
Wilmington Federal Criminal Defense Attorneys
Roberts Law Group, PLLC, has the professional resources to handle complex federal cases in North Carolina's federal courts. As a former prosecutor, attorney Patrick Roberts has been involved in hundreds of felony cases. He is licensed to practice in all three federal district in North Carolina as well as the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals and the United States Supreme Court..
If you have been charged with a drug crime, sex crime or weapons crime in federal court, contact us immediately or call our Wilmington office at 866-630-2389 to discuss your case. We will give you a clear explanation of the federal mandatory minimum sentencing guidelines and what to expect in the federal court system. If you hire us to defend you, we will work aggressively to help you protect your rights.
Federal Indictment Attorneys in Wilmington
The federal government, just like North Carolina state government, charges offenders for federal crimes such as:
- Drug trafficking, sale, cultivation, manufacturing or distribution
- Drug possession
- Internet porn or Internet sex crimes
- Weapons charges
- RICO offenses
- White collar crime charges
In some cases, the quantity of drugs or weapons triggers federal drug or weapons charges, but in other cases, the crime itself may be federal in nature. Whatever the case, when you are charged with a federal crime, it's critical to work with an experienced federal criminal charges defense attorney.
Contact Wilmington Federal Charge Attorneys Today
To speak with a Wilmington criminal defense attorney who handles federal charges, either contact us or call our Raleigh or Wilmington office toll free at 866-630-2389 to schedule a free initial appointment.
U.S. vs. J.R.
Charge:
Mail Fraud (9 Counts), Conspiracy to Commit Mail Fraud
Facing:
Three years in prison
Result:
One year, One day
Our client was convicted of nine counts of mail fraud and one count of conspiracy to commit mail fraud. The government alleged that our client fraudulently obtained more than $115,000 from her former employer. At the sentencing hearing, the Judge granted our motion for a downward departure, sentencing our client to one year and one day. The government had asked the judge to sentence our client to several years.
U.S. vs. E.A.
Charge:
Possession with Intent to Distribute Cocaine, Possession of a Firearm in Furtherance of a Drug-Trafficking Crime
Facing:
14–16 years in prison
Result:
65 mos.
Our client was charged in State court with multiple counts of trafficking cocaine. He was indicted in federal court and pled guilty to one count of Possession with Intent to Distribute a Quantity of Cocaine and one count of Possession of a Firearm in Furtherance of a Drug Trafficking Crime. At the sentencing hearing, the government's recommendation was for an active sentence of 108–135 mos. followed by 60 mos. Thus, our client was facing 14–16 years. We argued that a 65 month sentence should be imposed and the judge agreed.
U.S. vs. T.B.
Charges:
Possession of Child Pornography (18 USC 2252)
Facing:
Up to 262 months
Result:
48 months
Our client was charged with possessing thousands of images of child pornography images. We negotiated a plea agreement under the possession section of 18 USC 2252, which capped the client's exposure to possible incarceration at 120 months. He entered a guilty plea and faced up to 108 months. We prepared an effective sentencing memorandum requesting a greater than 50% downward departure from the United States Sentencing Guidelines. We emphasized our client's strong community ties, military service, lack of a criminal history and solid work history to convince the court to minimize the punishment our client faced. The judge granted our request and sentenced the client to exactly 48 months in the United States Bureau of Prisons. His sentence included a period of supervised release and sex offender registration.
