Sex Crimes > Federal Sex Crimes
Houston Federal Sex Crime Defense Attorney
Attorney Representation in Houston, Texas since 1992
Federal sex crimes are handled procedurally the same way as other federal crimes. But because they are SEX cases and they involve the Federal Sentencing Guidelines they are so much more. The reality is that the overwhelming majority of sex cases that you see on the news or read about in your local paper are state cases. However, once a sex case does land in the federal system, you can be assured that the government is loaded with evidence they have spent an enormous amount of time accumulating, and your exposed to harsh penalties including penitentiary time. That makes a terrible combination as you prepare to defend yourself against these serious charges. The attorneys at Tad Nelson and Associates are experienced in dealing with federal sex cases of all types, including solicitation and internet possession cases.
As the evidence piles up against you in a federal sex case it is important to have a criminal defense attorney that understands the intricacies of the Federal Sentencing Guidelines and how they can be negotiated to limit the harsh penalties of the federal system.
Recently, the Booker decision by the U.S. Supreme Court held that the federal sentencing guidelines were not mandatory and are unconstitutional to the extent that they require a judge to impose a sentence based on facts not considered at trial. This leaves an opportunity for lawyers with a thorough understanding of the federal criminal system and the federal sentencing guidelines to prepare a defense strategy that avoids harsh mandatory minimum punishments.
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Our firm and Board Certified Criminal Defense Attorney Tad Nelson provide skilled legal representation and services to people throughout Galveston, Harris, and Brazoria County and the Greater-Houston metro area. If you have been arrested for any criminal activity or need Criminal Law advice — call our League City law offices directly or contact us online today.
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*The Texas Board of Legal Specialization certifies attorneys in 20 specific areas of law; certification in any of these areas requires substantial demonstrated experience and skill, positive peer evaluations, ongoing legal education commitments, and the passage of a rigorous test.
