In Louisiana, if you have been contacted by federal officers, have received a subpoena or target letter, or suspect that you are being investigated by the federal government (even though you have not been formally charged), you probably need the assistance of a federal crimes attorney. Federal investigations can progress rapidly from an innocuous beginning to a conclusion with serious implications.
They may involve multiple government agencies, including the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and will result in prosecution in the U.S. District Courts (i.e., U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana).

You should seek federal defense counsel if:

• Federal agents request an interview
• You receive a subpoena or search warrant
• The matter involves interstate or multi-parish conduct
• Potential penalties fall under federal sentencing guidelines

Federal law, procedures, and sentencing are very different from Louisiana state cases. Acting early with a qualified federal crimes attorney in Louisiana helps protect your rights, control risk, and prepare a defense before charges become formal.