Criminal Defense

Florida federal criminal defense

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A federal crime occurs when someone violates a federal criminal defense law (as opposed to state law) or when someone commits a crime on United States federal property. Although there are many similarities between federal law and state law, there are also many differences, particularly in the area of sentencing. Some of these federal criminal charges include bank fraud, using false identification documents, money laundering, voluntary manslaughter, and drug dealing. See the list at right for other types of federal crimes, or Mr. Chapman’s Federal Criminal Lawyer FAQ website for answers to frequently asked questions about federal crimes.

The law regarding sentencing in the federal system is much more complex than that in most state legal systems. In order to have just a basic understanding of federal law regarding sentencing, a lawyer must be familiar with the various federal criminal statutes as well as with how the federal sentencing guidelines operate.

If you or someone you know has been charged with a federal crime or is simply being investigated by federal law enforcement agents, it is essential that you hire a lawyer who has a working knowledge of the federal criminal system. It would almost certainly be a mistake to hire a lawyer who practices only in state court since such an attorney would probably have little familiarity with how the federal criminal legal system operates. Ron Chapman has 34 years’ experience in state and federal criminal defense attorney law.

Why Choose the Firm

Why Choose Ronald S. Chapman, P.A.?

  • I Know How Palm Beach Courts Work — Having defended clients for decades in Palm Beach County, I know how the judges and prosecutors think and operate.
  • Highly Reviewed & Rated — Highly rated on Google, 5-star rating on respected legal website Avvo. See some of our client reviews.
  • Respected in the Legal Community — Written about in “The Globe” by a jury foreman for his excellent defense.
  • Privacy — I safeguard your identity, the details of your case, and our strategy to protect your reputation.
  • Confidential Case Assessment — During your phone assessment, I will listen to you and help you determine your next steps.
  • Highly Responsive — I pride myself on fast response times when communicating with our clients. I will never let your questions or concerns go unaddressed.
  • No Case Is Too Difficult or Complex — This is where tenacity and knowledge of the law matter. I do what is necessary, even in complex cases.
  • Straight Shooters — Your situation requires honesty from both you and me. We’ll tell you what you need to know, not necessarily what you want to hear. Our approach focuses on efficiency and speed to resolve cases as quickly as possible to get your life back to normal sooner.
  • Caring & Compassionate (Truly) — I truly understand the complications criminal charges can bring upon individuals and their families.
  • I Keep You Updated — Transparency is key. I want you to know what’s happening with your case at all points in the process.
  • Experienced — With over 36 years of experience and 500 jury trials and hearings, I have defended clients who have found themselves in situations probably just like yours.

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