Federal Defense for Drug Trafficking & Witness Protection

When being investigated for federal drug trafficking or being interrogated for involvement with ties to a trafficking conspiracy or associated criminal organization you may be thinking of becoming a criminal confidential informant. Lawyers know the different legal protections available and offered will depend much on the strength of evidence and information provided to law enforcement.

Whether or not you qualify for the witness protection program will depend on many factors such as:

• Proximity to crime
• Witness to crime
• Quality of information provided as hearsay

It is said that becoming a criminal informant is akin to signing a death warrant. There are risks involved in cooperating with the government in exchange for a much lesser sentence. Some of the best lawyers working in federal defense are even able to get the criminal informant probation or complete dismissal of charges. Before making a recommendation, a lawyer needs to evaluate the strength of your case, evidence to be offered to the government against what they already have, their position, and the other defendant's position.

There are many forms of cooperation; witness protection in the form of a changed identity and displaced to another part of the country is rare and generally offered in only extreme cases. Federal drug traffickers and their associates are usually very dangerous and have been known to react violently to a "snitch," even killing off family members. In many cases, especially when not represented by a lawyer, protecting a witness only means that law enforcement will come down hard on the person(s) making criminal threat on the informant putting you and loved ones at a serious risk.

Before considering becoming a confidential informant it is best to speak to a criminal lawyer with federal defense expertise in drug trafficking and organized crime cases. A lawyer can ascertain law enforcement keeps any promises made to you, and you will be protected to the fullest extent of the law. A lawyer can explain the advantages and disadvantages of becoming a confidential informant for an investigation or trial of a federal drug trafficking conspiracy case.

If you are being investigated in a federal drug trafficking case, talk to our lawyers now and call 855-LAW-PRO1 (855-529-7761).

Criminal Lawyers for a Felony or Federal Case

When choosing a criminal lawyer for a felony or federal case there are many things to consider. A felony or federal case involves serious charges and severe penalities, especially if you have a previous felony or long criminal history on your record.

You want to be sure you are represented by an experienced criminal lawyer with a history of successful results posted on their website. Note that referral services do not post their successful results or lawyers on their website. Many referral services look like lawyer websites. A referral service is a website that simply collects your personal information when you call them or via an online email submission and then sells your information to another lawyer. A referral service will not post their case results or lawyers' names on their website.

A real law firm will have pages on their website showcasing their attorneys and case results. Also, a team of criminal lawyers pooling their knowledge, expertise and skills are exponentially better than one lawyer working alone. As the old adage goes, "many heads are better than one."

Cut out the middle man referrer, who may inflate prices, go to a real criminal lawyers website and call them directly to be sure you are paying the price set by the law firm.

Best criminal lawyers have:

• Winning Criminal Lawyers
• Criminal Law Specialists
• Experts
• Unlimited resources
• Will aggressively defend you

Visit the website of LibertyBell Law Group, a law firm composed of a team of award-winning top lawyers. If you are being investigated or accused or a felony or federal offense, call  855-LAW-PRO1 (855-529-7761).