Category Archives: Federal Criminal Defense
How Federal Prosecutors Use Phone Records, Texts, And Financial Records
When federal investigators build a criminal case in Boulder, some of the most important evidence often does not come from eyewitnesses. Phone records, text messages, bank transactions, payment histories, location data, and other electronic records can help prosecutors piece together months or even years of someone’s activities. We often see how different types of… Read More »
What Happens If You Lie To A Federal Agent?
Talking to a federal agent can feel different from talking to a local police officer. The questions may seem calm, but the stakes can be serious. A person may think a small false statement will protect them, protect someone else, or make an uncomfortable interview end faster. That decision can create a new criminal… Read More »
Can Federal Agents Search Your Cell Phone Without A Warrant?
A cell phone can hold years of private information. It may contain text messages, emails, photographs, videos, banking records, location data, internet searches, passwords, notes, call logs, app data, and private conversations. When federal agents take a phone during an investigation, the search can feel more invasive than a search of a home, car,… Read More »
What Is The Difference Between A Federal Complaint And An Indictment?
A federal criminal case can begin in different ways, and the paperwork matters. If you or someone you care about is arrested in Boulder on a federal complaint, that does not always mean a grand jury has already returned an indictment. If you receive an indictment, that usually means the case has moved into… Read More »
What Is A Federal Straw Purchase Firearm Charge?
A federal straw purchase firearm charge can start with what seems like a simple gun purchase, but the consequences can be serious. These cases usually involve claims that someone bought or tried to buy a gun for another person, especially if that person could not legally buy or own a firearm. Prosecutors often use… Read More »
Federal Cyberstalking Charges: What Conduct Can Lead To Prosecution?
Cyberstalking charges can start with actions that someone thought were just online communication. Text messages, emails, social media posts, direct messages, tracking apps, fake accounts, shared photos, repeated calls, or online threats can all be used as evidence in a criminal case. If federal prosecutors get involved, the case becomes much more serious and… Read More »
How Your Cell Phone Becomes Evidence In A Federal Criminal Case
A cell phone can become one of the most important pieces of evidence in a federal criminal case. It may contain text messages, call logs, location data, photographs, videos, app records, internet searches, payment information, deleted files, and communications with people the government is also investigating. Many people do not realize how much information… Read More »
What Happens At A Federal Detention Hearing In Colorado?
A federal detention hearing in Boulder decides if you can go home while your case is pending or if you must stay in custody as the case moves forward. For many, this is one of the most important hearings in a federal case. The judge is not deciding guilt or innocence yet, but the… Read More »
Can You Be Held Without Bond In A Federal Criminal Case?
Federal criminal cases often move quickly, and many people want to know if they can be released while their case is pending. In Colorado state court, most people are used to hearing about bond amounts, cash bonds, personal recognizance bonds, or release conditions. Federal court is different. In these cases, a judge can release… Read More »
Can I Face Federal Drug Conspiracy Charges In Colorado If I Never Touched The Drugs?
Yes, you can face federal drug conspiracy charges in Colorado even if prosecutors do not say you physically touched, carried, sold, or possessed the drugs. This is part of what makes federal conspiracy cases so risky. The government might use phone calls, text messages, money transfers, rides, introductions, hotel rooms, storage units, coded language,… Read More »
