Contact a federal criminal defense lawyer promptly before answering questions from agents, bank investigators, or prosecutors. Preserve bank records, emails, and other documents, and seek legal advice about document requests and deadlines. Your attorney will review the allegations, handle communications with investigators, and preserve evidence supporting your defense.

Not always. One lawyer might handle both proceedings, depending on the issues and representation required. The cases follow different procedures, so your attorney should assess how statements and evidence in one affect the other. Matthew Cohan and his team coordinate criminal defense and restraining order matters to maintain a consistent strategy.

State drug charges involve state law and local or state prosecutors. Federal drug charges involve federal law and the United States Attorney’s Office, often with agencies such as the DEA or FBI. The systems use different court procedures and sentencing rules. Federal cases frequently involve trafficking or conspiracy allegations, but the same conduct sometimes falls under both state and federal law.