Atlanta Federal Property Crimes Attorneys

Federal property crimes are crimes of property committed on or against government buildings and grounds. The Georgia federal property crimes attorneys of Conaway, Strickler, & Margolis, P.C., are experienced at handling the many complex issues that may arise as part of a federal property crimes case.

Embezzlement

Embezzlement becomes a federal issue when funds are siphoned from government institutions. Misappropriating funds is a serious issue and the federal authorities take an active role in pressing for conviction. As part of the pre-trial activity, government officials may confiscate goods and property they believe to have been purchased with embezzled funds, which may be a violation of your Constitutional rights. An experienced Atlanta, Georgia federal property crimes lawyer helps defend your right to due process and may prevent these unreasonable seizures of your property.

Counterfeiting

Counterfeiting is treated as a federal property crime. Although counterfeiting currency is perhaps the most familiar version of this crime, counterfeiting any United States obligation or security is a crime and falls under the jurisdiction of the Secret Service. The United States Secret Service is aggressive in the pursuit of counterfeiters. Those under investigation by the Secret Service in association with federal counterfeiting charges should contact an experienced federal property crimes lawyer.

Theft of Government Property

As with any theft case, the prosecution must prove several elements in order to win a conviction. The fate of a Georgia federal theft case rests on proving that the property in question does belong to the United States government. Once ownership has been established the prosecution will attempt to establish the intent to deprive the government of the use of the property.

Proving intent is always difficult in any criminal case and federal prosecutors understand this fact. Thus, a federal theft case is built from a long and detailed investigation. Waiting until the investigation is complete may be too late. Conaway, Strickler, & Margolis, P.C., suggests contacting an experienced Atlanta federal property crime defense attorney early in the investigative process.

Bribing Public Officials/Bribing Witnesses

Bribery can be prosecuted at local, state and federal levels. As a federal case, the alleged bribery must involve a federal official or bribing witnesses in a federal court case.

Interfering with the Mails

The United States Postal Service aggressively pursues those who would interfere with the US mail. In their zeal to prosecute, some of your rights may fall to the wayside without the advice and knowledge of an experienced federal property crimes attorney.