| YOU
NEED
A Federal Legal Attorney
with EXPERIENCE AND
DETERMINATION DEFENDING YOUR CASE.
YOU
NEED AN ATTORNEY THAT HAS
FEDERAL COURT EXPERIENCE LIKE KENNETH
H. LEWIS
Handling
Federal Cases When the Government is Investigating or
has Indicted
Few things are as frightening as
having the full might of the Federal Government investigating
or indicting you. However, an experienced, competent attorney
can make all the difference in getting your life back.
An attorney that knows how to deal with the United States
Attorney’s Office, and the Federal Courts, is critical.
A “regular” criminal lawyer is not enough
– he must have experience in the Federal system
or you can be in jeopardy. Kenneth H. Lewis has over 30
years experience in successfully handling Federal cases.
WHAT EXACTLY IS A FEDERAL CASE?
The United States has two distinct
and interrelated levels of government, the state and Federal
systems. The Federal government is the national government.
Each state has its own set of laws, and the Federal government
has its own set of laws which sometimes controls state
law, sometimes is independent of state law and sometimes
interacts with state law. A good example is bank robbery.
This is usually a Federal crime because most banks are
federally chartered, and affect and involve interstate
commerce. Crimes that occur on Federal property are usually
dealt within the Federal system. More ordinary crimes
like assault and battery or theft, for example, are almost
always dealt with through state laws.
WHY ARE FEDERAL CASES SO SERIOUS?
Since the Federal government lets
typical crimes be handled by the states, the Federal government,
as the national government, deals with crimes that it
believes are very serious, and that have a great impact
on society at large. While the resources of the Federal
government are not unlimited, they typically concentrate
as much “legal power” as is necessary to get
a conviction, once a decision to prosecute has been made.
This could include the FBI or the DEA, or any other government
agency that has been involved with an investigation, from
the SEC to ICE (customs). Actual cases are usually handled
by the United States Attorney’s Office, which are
clustered in various major cities throughout the United
States.
IS THERE A DIFFERENCE IN THE WAY
THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT PROCEEDS WITH A CASE?
Yes. The Federal government often
takes a relatively long time to investigate, indict and
arrest someone. Investigations can take years to complete,
depending on the complexity of the crime being investigated.
An example would be a complicated bank fraud case involving
extensive paperwork. The government could bring witnesses
before a “grand jury” made up of ordinary
citizens where they are asked questions under oath about
the possible crime. No one should ever go before a grand
jury without consulting an attorney, even if they believe
they are an innocent witness or victim. A simple slip
of the tongue could make the government think you were
criminally involved, even though you were not involved
in the crime.
IS FEDERAL COURT DIFFERENT FROM
STATE COURT?
Yes. Federal Court tends to be
very formal and intimidating. Federal judges must be appointed
by the President and approved by the Congress. They are
appointed for life unless impeached by the Senate for
bad behavior. Rules and procedures are very specialized
and strict, and an attorney must be well versed in them
to adequately represent a client.
WHAT SHOULD I DO IF MY I AM BEING
INVESTIGATED BY THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT OR AM INDICTED?
Say nothing to the authorities
Ask for an experienced Federal attorney like Kenneth H.
Lewis to be present during any questioning
Sign nothing unless your attorney has reviewed it and
okayed your signature
Watch for any government letters in the mail and seek
qualified counsel immediately if you receive something
Have some one check your mail if you’re not available
to do it yourself
Fight any criminal case with an attorney that understands
Federal law and Courts
A FEDERAL LAWYER WITH EXPERIENCE
GETS RESULTS!
Kenneth H. Lewis has extensive experience
and success in Federal cases. You stand a much greater
chance of success with such an experienced counsel. He
is not only admitted before all the courts in California,
but also the United States District Court for the Central
District of California, the United States 9th Circuit
Court of Appeal, and the United States Supreme Court,
where he appeared at counsel’s table in the case
of California vs. Rooney.
Free consultations are available.
Mr. Lewis will be happy to sit down with you and obtain
all the information necessary to make a decision about
what needs to be done. He will go to the jail to interview
if necessary. He will explain the entire Federal criminal
process in detail and, if retained, work closely to determine
the very best course of action. He will, if appropriate,
negotiate with the United States Attorney’s Office.
If the case needs to be tried, he will leave no stone
unturned to put on the very best defense possible. He
will work tirelessly to win your case!
Call Ken Lewis now to schedule a
FREE CONSULTATION at: 213-624-4904, day or night, or e-mail
him at kenhlewis@aol.com.
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OFFICES OF KENNETH H. LEWIS ASSOCIATES
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Los Angeles, CA 90071
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