Category Archives: Federal Criminal Defense
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 »
What To Do If The FBI Knocks On Your Door
If FBI agents come to your door, it might seem calm at first, but it is a serious situation. Agents may say they just want to ask a few questions or hear your side of the story. We encourage everyone in Boulder and across Colorado to take this contact seriously right away. Federal investigations… Read More »
Federal Charges For Mailing Drugs Through USPS
Facing federal drug charges involving the United States Postal Service can be overwhelming, especially since these cases often involve more than just local police. Packages might be flagged, intercepted, searched, tracked, or used in controlled deliveries. Federal agents, postal inspectors, local law enforcement, and prosecutors may all get involved. If the package is linked… Read More »
Can You Be Held Without Bond In A Federal Criminal Case?
Getting arrested in a federal case is not the same as being arrested in most Colorado state cases. Things can move fast in the first few days, and one of the biggest questions is whether you will be released while your case is pending. In federal court, release does not always depend on paying… Read More »
What To Do If Federal Agents Contact You In Colorado
Getting a call, visit, or card from a federal agent can quickly become a serious legal issue. You might not know if you are a witness, a target, a subject, or just someone with information. It’s natural to want to explain yourself, help someone, or clear up confusion, but doing so can be risky…. Read More »
