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Federal crimes are more serious than crimes charged in the state courts, and the penalties tend to be even harsher. Many federal offenses carry minimum mandatory sentences of five,10, 15 or 20 years in prison. There are thousands of crimes that can be prosecuted in federal courts, but federal prosecutors often focus on serious white collar offenses, major frauds, identity theft, cyber crimes, national security crimes, large drug conspiracies, sex crimes involving children and immigration crimes.

White collar crime is an umbrella term that encompasses a wide array of nonviolent crimes committed by businesses and individuals for financial gain, including a wide range of fraud, embezzlement, heath care fraud, tax fraud and even identity theft. A conviction for any type of white collar crime is serious and can jeopardize your freedom, finances, career, and reputation. We represent individuals and businesses facing allegations of white collar fraud.

Typically involving millions or even billions of dollars of alleged losses. Due to the convoluted nature of fraud and embezzlement cases, the government relies heavily on circumstantial, tenuous, and hearsay evidence to make their case.

Health care fraud has long been, and continues to be, a serious problem in the nation’s health care industry.  Now, with passage of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) and more government involvement in the delivery of medical care, the government is taking health care fraud more seriously than ever before and stepping up both criminal and civil investigations involving health care providers.

Felony drug trafficking charges carry harsh penalties. Anyone under investigation for a federal or state drug trafficking charge should contact an attorney immediately.

All constitutional rights are limited. This includes the Second Amendment’s right “to keep and bear arms.” This has always been the case. One significant limitation of the right to bears arms is the almost universally accepted prohibition against convicted felons possessing firearms.

Drug crimes are among the most serious charges you can face, carrying severe penalties that can harm your freedom, future, and family life. It does not matter if the substance in question is marijuana, prescription pills, heroin, or cocaine—any drug charge in Texas demands the best possible legal representation.

A conviction for a sex offense can result in a long-term prison sentence, heavy fines, and may require you to register in Texas as a sex offender every year for the rest of your life. As an experienced sex crimes attorney, John T. Floyd will work to protect your freedom and prevent the crippling consequences that follow convictions for sex crimes. Mr. Floyd has successfully defending many clients facing allegations of sex crimes, including child pornography, sexual assault, and indecency with a child.

If you become a suspect in a child pornography offense, do not speak or cooperate with law enforcement until you have spoken to an attorney. Anything you say or do prior to an actual arrest can be used against you in a court of law. These skilled federal investigators are trained on the psychological characteristics of those who possess child pornography and understand the shame involved in this offense and the compelling need to confess and repent.  It is therefore standard law enforcement practice to locate suspects and make a surprise visit to request an interview.  It is our advice to anyone contacted by law enforcement regarding this most serious offense to politely refuse to discuss these matters until counsel is present.

Immigration charges come in many forms, from unlawful entry to marriage fraud to hiring illegal aliens. Federal courts are notoriously unforgiving with these types of charges, with only four percent of immigration crimes defendants avoiding conviction. John T. Floyd has worked with countless individuals and businesses facing immigration charges, doggedly defending their rights and the rights of their employees and families.

If you have been convicted of a crime you may appeal your case to have your conviction overturned or sentence reduced. John T. Floyd has represented clients in both state and federal appellate courts and has argued criminal appeals before the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals, the highest state appeals court in criminal matters, and the federal Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals. However, there are strict time limits that must be followed to file a notice of appeal.

Murder and other homicide crimes are arguably the gravest offenses you can face, and come with some of the most crippling consequences. If you are faced with even the possibility of a murder or homicide charge, you need an exceptional criminal defense lawyer who knows how to navigate this incredibly dangerous territory. John T. Floyd is not afraid to stand up for clients facing the most serious of charges, and he may be your most powerful ally throughout the duration of your murder or homicide case.