If you’re under investigation for a federal crime in Kansas, you have limited time to speak with a qualified Kansas federal criminal defense lawyer. Investigators have the resources to access your family home, business, and financial records. Skilled, experienced federal defense lawyers can help stop investigators from the FBI, OCI, and other federal agencies in their tracks and help you navigate a route to freedom from federal charges.
Lowther | Walker aggressively defends with those charged with federal criminal offenses throughout Kansas, from Topeka to Wichita, and all areas across the state. Click below to request your free consultation with our experienced Kansas criminal defense lawyers.
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Learning the steps within the federal criminal prosecution process can help you understand the next phase in your case and determine how best to protect your rights as the case unfolds. The stages of a federal criminal case include:
At the initial stages of the case, the investigation will involve federal agencies, including DEA, FBI, and IRS, conducting lengthy investigations before the formal filing of charges. Federal agencies will conduct the following processes as they gather evidence:
Once prosecutors believe they have enough evidence in your case, they’ll file charges either under a criminal complaint or under an indictment by a grand jury. A grand jury indictment will require you to appear in court. A criminal complaint is a document prepared by the U.S. Attorney’s Office and presented to the Federal Magistrate Judge to determine whether there is probable cause that a federal crime was committed. The federal government has 30 days to present its case before a Grand Jury and enable the filing to proceed.
Following your indictment, federal agents will take you into custody to attend an initial hearing, during which the judge will inform you of the charges against you and ask whether you wish to enter a plea. During the initial hearing, the judge will also set bail terms. In felony cases, a judge may deny a bond if they consider you a flight risk. And so your federal criminal defense lawyer will advocate for you to help minimize restrictive bail terms during the initial hearing.
The preliminary hearing is to decide whether there’s enough evidence in your case to warrant a trial. Evidence presented during the preliminary hearing includes witness testimony, documentary evidence, and physical evidence. Your federal defense lawyer will have the chance to cross-examine witnesses and review evidence.
If the judge determines the evidence is sufficient to warrant a trial, the process moves to the discovery phase. During discovery, your defense lawyer will gain access to the evidence against you and will have the chance to analyze witness testimony from character witnesses, expert witnesses, and lay witnesses.
At this stage, you and your federal defense lawyer can negotiate a plea bargain with prosecutors. Your lawyer will determine the strength of the evidence against you when analyzing the potential merits of a plea bargain. Plea bargains can help reduce the potential fine or jail sentence in return for an admission of guilt.
Before the federal trial, your criminal defense attorney will file pre-trial motions challenging the legal aspect of the case. Pre-trial motions may include motions to suppress evidence, dismiss specific charges, and compel the prosecution to share further evidence.
At the trial stage of your Kansas case, you’ll go before the judge and 12 jurors. The jury determines the facts of the case, while the judge determines the legal elements, including the potential admissibility of evidence. If you’re found guilty, the judge will review the sentencing guidelines, constitutional constraints, and judicial discretion to determine a sentence.
You have the right to appeal the sentence of the federal judge to ask the U.S. Court of Appeals to review the case for potential prosecutorial errors. Common grounds for appeals include illegally obtained evidence, evidence not disclosed to the defense, and juror misconduct. Appeals are decided upon by three Federal court judges who will have the final word in your case unless they return the case to the trial court.
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The federal government is placing significant resources behind Payment Protection Plan (PPP) loan investigations, leading to business owners across Kansas facing prosecution for PPP loan fraud and Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EDIL) fraud. As federal PPP loan fraud defense lawyers with proven experience defending clients facing investigations into their use of the Payment Protection Plan, Lowther | Walker is your best first call for questions regarding your case.
The U.S. Department of Justice, the FBI, the IRS, and the SBI-OIG combine resources to investigate PPP Loan Fraud claims against Kansas businesses from Wichita to Topeka. Request a free case review with Lowther | Walker to aggressively defend your business.
Drug offenses such as drug trafficking and possession with intent to distribute can carry significant sentences. Only an aggressive defense backed by decades of experience in federal drug offense law can help protect your future. Our attorneys have decades of experience representing clients in investigations with prosecutors and in courtrooms across Kansas. We work to investigate the prosecutor’s claims and actions and pinpoint errors in the prosecutorial process that can help secure you a favorable outcome.
While there is no specific federal gun trafficking law, you can face gun trafficking charges in conjunction with crimes such as drug possession or drug trafficking. Charges under federal firearms laws can run consecutively, which means those convicted of several violations face up to 50 years in prison and heavy fines. Lowther | Walker has the expertise and experience as a gun trafficking defense lawyer to protect your rights during investigations and in the federal courts. Don’t speak to prosecutors regarding your case before you’ve booked a free consultation with our federal defense lawyers.
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His deep understanding of federal prosecutorial strategies gives Lowther | Walker a strategic edge when responding to investigations by the DEA and other federal agencies.
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Clients across Kansas turn to Lowther | Walker for trusted, results-driven defense in federal court.
Our attorneys have a proven track record, including successfully defending a client in the largest healthcare fraud case ever prosecuted by the Department of Justice. We bring the same level of skill and commitment to complex cases involving wire fraud, bank fraud, money laundering, and embezzlement. Known nationwide for our aggressive and strategic advocacy, Lowther | Walker is a recognized leader in defending Kansas clients against serious white-collar criminal charges.
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Our work defending clients across Kansas has made us one of the state’s leading federal defense firms.
We represent individuals and businesses in federal courthouses throughout the state, including the U.S. District Court in Kansas City, Topeka, and Wichita. Our attorneys are available 24/7 to answer your questions and guide you through the complexities of the federal justice system and can ensure you’re prepared for every phase of the prosecution’s case.
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For clients in Kansas, our free consultations provide a critical first step in mounting an effective federal defense. From the moment you contact us, you’ll speak directly with an experienced federal defense attorney who will review your charges and begin evaluating potential strategies.
Early intervention is key in federal cases, and our proactive approach ensures your rights are protected from the start. We’re available 24/7 to schedule your free consultation and help you take immediate action.
Choose Lowther | Walker as your federal defense lawyer and discover why we’re one of the most reputable firms serving clients in Kansas and throughout the United States. Confirm your free, confidential case review now to speak with our legal team.
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Call a criminal defense attorney to book a free case review as soon as possible. From the moment you receive notice from the authorities, whether in the form of a target letter or a subpoena for documents, you have a limited time to mount an effective defense. Bringing skilled federal defense lawyers to your defense early in the investigative process ensures you’re ready for the prosecutors’ next move.
Leave all communications with prosecutors to your federal defense attorney. During an investigation, any action you take and words you say to authorities can be used against you. Your defense lawyer can work on a plea agreement for you with prosecutors and will advise you of the best approach to reduce the potential penalties you face.
You should have complete confidence in your federal defense representation and their expertise. If you’re in the middle of an investigation or face federal charges and are unhappy with your representative, you can ask to be represented by another lawyer.
