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Atlanta Federal Crimes Against the Person AttorneysFederal authorities occasionally become involved in Atlanta crimes against the person cases. In most states, robbery, manslaughter and assault fall under this category. At the federal level, these crimes may warrant attention if they are committed on government property. Additionally, some crimes against the person such as kidnapping and bank robbery trigger an aggressive federal response. Georgia federal crimes against the person attorneys Conaway, Strickler, & Margolis, P.C., have experience in defending federal cases of kidnapping, robbery and interstate commerce, murder and homicide in United States District Courts. KidnappingAlthough kidnapping may be prosecuted at the state level, the crime may be tried in a district court if the kidnap victim has allegedly been transported over state lines by the kidnapper. An experienced federal crimes against the person lawyer will challenge the transportation element if possible and attempt to bring the case down to the state level. The federal penalties for kidnapping can be quite severe. If the alleged kidnapping result in the death of the kidnap victim, federal authorities may call for the death penalty, especially if the victim was underage. Murder, Manslaughter and Assault on Federal PropertyA murder, manslaughter or assault that takes place on federal property or the high seas can be tried as a federal case. Federal murder cases may allow for the death penalty. With literally life and death at stake, a defendant charged with a federal murder in Georgia should immediately seek the counsel of an experienced Atlanta, Georgia federal crimes against the person attorney. Robbery and Interstate CommerceIf a robbery is alleged to have interfered with interstate commerce or the mails, it may be tried as a federal case. Increasingly, federal authorities are pursuing those who interfere with electronic commerce or use the internet to commit prohibited activities. Bank RobberySince bank deposits are backed up by the FDIC, the Federal Bureau of Investigation carefully investigates any bank robbery. If apprehended the alleged perpetrators will face federal charges of bank robbery and quite possibly federal weapons charges as well. The penalties for these crimes are quite severe. Conaway, Strickler, & Margolis, P.C., recommend engaging the services of a Georgia federal crime defense lawyer with the experience to properly defend clients against multiple federal charges.  |