El Paso Federal Crime Lawyers

What Are Federal Crimes in El Paso and Across Texas?

Federal crimes are violations that fall under the jurisdiction of the United States federal government. These crimes violate U.S. federal law, occur on federal property, cross state or international borders, or are committed against federal employees. 

They are generally more severe than state crimes due to the broader impact they can have on national interests. They typically involve federal law enforcement agencies, like the FBI. As a result, federal crimes usually carry harsher penalties and are subject to more rigorous legal processes.

Examples of federal crimes include: 

• Drug trafficking: Involves the illegal trade, distribution, and sale of controlled substances across state or national borders, often resulting in severe penalties.
• Wire fraud: A crime involving using telecommunications or the internet to defraud individuals or entities of money or property.
• Tax evasion: The illegal act of not paying taxes owed, typically by misrepresenting income or deductions to the IRS.
• Money laundering: Concealing the origins of illegally obtained money, typically by transferring it through a complex sequence of banking transactions.
• Immigration offenses: Crimes related to the violation of immigration laws, including illegal entry, visa fraud, and human smuggling.
• Child pornography: The production, distribution, or possession of sexually explicit material involving minors, a crime with severe legal consequences.
• Firearm/weapon charges: These include illegal possession, trafficking, or use of firearms and other weapons, often resulting in strict federal penalties.
• Medicare/Medicaid fraud: Involves defrauding government healthcare programs through false claims or misrepresented services.
• RICO (Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act): This statute prosecutes widespread criminal activities by targeting organized crime and racketeering.
• Bank fraud: The use of fraudulent means to obtain money or assets from a bank or financial institution.
• Securities fraud: Involves deception in the stock or commodities markets, often affecting investors and the financial system's integrity.
• Cybercrime: This includes hacking, identity theft, and distributing malicious software that exploits digital networks and systems.
• Insurance fraud: This involves deceiving insurance providers to secure unauthorized benefits or payouts.
• Credit card fraud: This is the unauthorized use of credit card information to obtain goods and services when it involves interstate transactions or federally regulated financial institutions.