Connecticut Federal Criminal Defense Lawyer

Connecticut Federal Criminal Defense Attorneys

Attorney Nick Oberheiden
Connecticut Federal Criminal Defense
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Oberheiden, P.C.’s experienced Connecticut federal criminal defense lawyers represent clients in the United States District Court for the District of Connecticut (D. Conn.). They excel at helping you prepare for a possible trial. Have you been arrested by federal authorities? Have you received a subpoena or target letter? Has your home or business been raided by DEA, FBI, IRS, or OIG agents? Contact us right away. Nothing beats our federal criminal litigation success record.

Facing federal allegations is vastly different than state crimes. Criminal investigation from federal agencies includes different law enforcement officers than you’d find at the state level, for one. Federal crime carries the potential for years, if not decades, of federal prison time, depending on the federal sentencing guidelines for your alleged federal offense. Drug trafficking, sexual abuse, and fraud can carry life sentences. Worse, in the federal criminal justice system, there is no chance for parole for federal defendants. Call our Connecticut federal criminal defense attorneys today. Put the experienced attorneys of Oberheiden, P.C. to work on your federal criminal case. The sooner you defend yourself against federal government allegations, the better.

Our attorneys have defended clients in Connecticut and other states. Our team has pooled years of valuable experience. Many of our attorneys are former federal prosecutors. They know the federal litigation process inside and out. Our defense lawyers represent clients in the District Court for the District of Connecticut (D. Conn.)

Oberheiden, P.C.’s team of attorneys explores all options for your case. They want to achieve the best possible result for you or your business. Sometimes, negotiation leading to a plea deal with federal law enforcement agencies is a worthwhile strategy. Our attorneys have also convinced federal authorities to drop charges. This has even happened after a federal indictment has been issued. We will work hard to restore your freedom and way of life.

Confident and Strategic Federal Defense Lawyers for Criminal Federal Law Trials in Connecticut

We understand. Choosing the right counsel to defend you is important. We provide a relationship of trust and confidence from the start. Our firm crafts an effective, pointed defense. We fight the federal criminal charges against you or your business. Our attorneys also update clients about the legal process. They inform you about new developments at all stages. Here are some recent results in federal crime criminal cases.

• United States v. Client: Federal crimes Indictment Dismissed.
• United States v. Client: Federal crimes Indictment Dismissed.
• United States v. Client: Acquittal of All Counts at Federal Trial
• United States v. Client: Grand Jury Declined to Indict Our Client.
• United States v. Client: Government Did not Prosecute Our Client Despite Admission of Guilt.
• United States v. Client: Prosecution Declined to Continue After We Appeared in the Case.
• United States v. Client: Prosecution Declined to Continue After We Appeared in the Case.

Put our highly experienced team on your side

Dr. Nick Oberheiden

Founder

Attorney-at-Law

Lynette S. Byrd

Former DOJ Trial Attorney

Partner

Brian J. Kuester

Former U.S. Attorney

Hon. Kevin McCarthy

55th Speaker, U.S. House of Representatives (ret.)

Government Consultant

Mike Pompeo

Of Counsel

Former U.S. Secretary of State

John W. Sellers

Former Senior DOJ Trial Attorney

Linda Julin McNamara

Federal Appeals Attorney

Nicholas B. Johnson

Former Prosecutor

Roger Bach

Former Special Agent (DOJ)

Chris J. Quick

Former Special Agent (FBI & IRS-CI)

Michael S. Koslow

Former Supervisory Special Agent (DOD-OIG)

Ray Yuen

Former Supervisory Special Agent (FBI)

6 Steps During Federal Crimes Criminal Litigation

1. Indictment

There are several stages before an indictment is issued in a federal investigation. These are the investigation, search warrants, subpoenas, precharge resolution, and intervention. The federal government uses indictments to formally issue charges in federal criminal cases. An indictment usually signals the U.S. Attorney’s Office successfully presented evidence to a grand jury. The grand jury found “probable cause” to implicate you or your business in a federal crime or multiple federal crimes.

2. Investigation

After an indictment, a federal crimes defense team conducts internal research. Your Connecticut federal criminal defense lawyers will need to ascertain things such as:

• Warrants and subpoenas. Did the federal government follow procedures before, during, and after?
• How did the federal authorities request this information?
• Who else, if anyone, are the federal authorities targeting in this case?
• Are there specific reasons the government launched an investigation?
• Which, if any, information was provided to the federal government?

With this information, your defense team makes a pretrial strategy. This can and should happen rather quickly.

3. Pretrial Strategy

Being indicted or arrested on federal criminal offenses does not mean you are headed to court. A lengthy pretrial process exists. An accomplished attorney utilizes this time. They tap into various legal defense strategies. They poke holes in the U.S. Attorney Office’s case. They raise legal and factual arguments. They may also challenge the government’s investigative procedures.

4. Negotiations with the U.S. Attorney’s Office

One of the most important parts of a successful defense is effectively talking with the Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs) assigned to your case. Your attorneys could gain a pretrial release or reduced charges. You could get a lighter sentence this way. Sometimes charges are even dropped.

5. Pretrial Litigation Practice

Negotiating with the U.S. Attorney’s Office may help you. Your defense team can also take many other actions to help your cause. For example, your lawyers should be filing and responding to motions. They should attend pretrial hearings. They also take part in other formal legal procedures. These methods can lead to dropped charges or excluding evidence from trial. That betters your odds. Pretrial litigation often leads to leverage needed for plea deals.

6. Trial

Your case is going to trial? It’s not too late to find evidence that ends the case prior to a verdict. There is still a chance of reaching a favorable plea deal too. Your defense team should strive to protect you during sentencing. Your team reserves the right to challenge the outcome of the trial on appeal grounds. This applies even if you receive a guilty verdict.

Is your court date is approaching and your case is still pending? Then your attorneys need to aggressively represent you at trial. They should prepare in all aspects of the case. Your lawyers can take multiple steps. These include cross-examining government witnesses, questioning the government’s evidence, and presenting various legal defenses before a verdict is reached.

Learn more: What Are My Options After Being Federally Indicted?

Federal Criminal Cases We Handle

At Oberheiden, P.C., we believe proven, experienced counsel should represent you in federal court matters. Our firm does not employ junior law associates or paralegals. Our battle-tested Connecticut federal criminal defense attorneys understand the process. Many are former prosecutors. They know the stakes are too high at the federal level.

Our nationally recognized attorneys have represented clients all over the U.S. (including Connecticut). They provide a free and confidential assessment of allegations of:

• Securities fraud
• Public corruption and bribery
• Federal drug crimes
• Tax crime

As well as:

• Any other white-collar federal offense
• Healthcare Fraud

Potential Defenses to Federal Criminal Charges

Each federal case has a different set of facts. They all have unique circumstances. Your attorneys can take important steps to create the best legal strategy available:

• Putting the Government’s evidence in dispute –Your attorney will pose important questions to the government. For example, is the evidence gathered allowed in court? Is it not allowed because it was collected as hearsay? It is on the government to prove your alleged guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. Your attorneys’ dispute how strong the government’s evidence is. This includes if it is allowed in court.
• Asserting Affirmative Defenses – An affirmative defense can be valuable in federal cases. Affirmative defense doesn’t claim you didn’t do something. Instead, it shows these acts were not a federal crime considering the circumstances. This can be effective when challenging the government’s evidence.
• Challenging the Sufficiency of the Government’s Case – It’s the government’s job to prove beyond a reasonable doubt you are guilty of the charges against you or your business. Can the U.S. Attorney’s Office show all elements of a federal crime are present? Are those elements strong enough to secure a conviction? We will bring this into question and poke holes in the prosecution’s case.
• Asserting Constitutional Violations – Constitutional violations can weaken the government’s case against you or your business. We point out things like you being stopped without reasonable suspicion. Maybe your Miranda rights weren’t read to you right away or at all. Our Connecticut federal criminal defense lawyers consider every detail and strategy to win.

How the Experienced Connecticut Federal Criminal Trial Attorneys at Oberheiden, P.C. Can Help

Oberheiden, P.C. routinely defends physicians, nurses, lawyers, accountants, business owners, and politicians. We help anyone seeking professional help against cases involving the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the Department of Justice (DOJ), the U.S. Attorney’s Office, the IRS, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and many others. Our Connecticut federal criminal defense attorneys’ experience includes:

• Former Department of Justice Trial Lawyers
• Former Healthcare Fraud Prosecutors
• More than 2,000 Federal Cases Resolved With no Charges
• No Junior Lawyers

Connecticut is divided into different federal districts. The Constitution State is part of the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit (in case citations, 2nd Cir.). In the United States District Court for the District of Connecticut, federal prosecutors enforce federal law on behalf of the federal bureau of the U.S. Department of Justice. Connecticut contains one federal district. It’s known as the United States District Court for the District of Connecticut (in case citations, D. Conn.). This district locates federal courthouses. It also finds branches of the Department of Justice and so-called U.S. Attorney’s Offices. The U.S. Attorney’s Offices employ federal prosecutors called Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSA).

The United States District Court for the District of Connecticut (D. Conn.) covers the counties of Hartford, Litchfield, New London, Middlesex, New Haven, Fairfield, Tolland, and Windham. It hosts federal courthouses and U.S. Attorney’s Offices in New Haven (141 Church Street, New Haven, CT 06510), Hartford (450 Main Street, Hartford, CT 06103), and Bridgeport (915 Lafayette Boulevard, Bridgeport, CT 06604).

Healthcare Offenses

• Healthcare Fraud (18 U.S.C. 1347)
• Conspiracy to Make False Statements Relating to Healthcare Matters (18 U.S.C. 1035; 18 U.S.C. 371)
• Conspiracy to Commit Healthcare Fraud (18 U.S.C. 1347; 18 U.S.C. 371)
• Conspiracy to Commit Theft or Embezzlement in Connection with Healthcare (18 U.S.C. 669; 18 U.S.C. 371)
• Attempt or Conspiracy to Commit Healthcare Fraud (18 U.S.C. 1347; 18 U.S.C. 371)
• Conspiracy to Commit Medicare Fraud (18 U.S.C. 1347; 18 U.S.C. 371)
• Conspiracy to Accept or Receive Illegal Kickbacks (42 U.S.C. 1320a-7(b)(b); 18 U.S.C. 371)
• Conspiracy to Commit Medicaid Fraud (18 U.S.C. 1347; 18 U.S.C. 371)
• Conspiracy to Unlawfully Use Health Information (42 U.S.C. 1320d-6; 18 U.S.C. 371)

Financial Federal Crimes

• Tax Fraud (26 U.S.C. 7206)
• Mail Fraud (18 U.S.C. 1341)
• Wire Fraud (18 U.S.C. 1343)
• Embezzlement (18 U.S.C. 641)
• Bank Fraud (18 U.S.C. 1344)
• Counterfeiting (18 U.S.C. 2320)
• Money Laundering (18 U.S.C. 1956)
• Mortgage Fraud (18 U.S.C. 1014)
• Insurance Fraud (18 U.S.C. 1007)
• Intellectual Property Federal Crimes (15 U.S.C. 8101)
• Securities Fraud (15 U.S.C. 78j, 78jj; 18 U.S.C. 1348)
• Conspiracy to Commit Money Laundering (18 U.S.C. 1357; 18 U.S.C. 371)
• Conspiracy to Commit Mail Fraud (18 U.S.C. 1341; 18 U.S.C. 371)
• Conspiracy to Commit Wire Fraud (18 U.S.C. 1343; 18 U.S.C. 371)
• Conspiracy to Commit Bank Fraud (18 U.S.C. 1344; 18 U.S.C. 371)
• Conspiracy to Commit Tax Fraud (26 U.S.C. 7206; 18 U.S.C. 371)
• Conspiracy to Commit Securities Fraud (18 U.S.C. 1348; 18 U.S.C. 371)
• Conspiracy to Use Identification Information (18 U.S.C. 1028(a)(7); 18 U.S.C. 371)
• Credit Card Fraud (15 U.S.C. 1644)
• Identity Theft (18 U.S.C. 1028)

Computer Federal Crimes

• Computer Federal Crimes (18 U.S.C. 1030)
• Pornography Offenses (18 U.S.C. 2427)
• Prostitution & Trafficking Offenses (18 U.S.C. 2422)
• Unauthorized Access (18 U.S.C. 1030)

Drug & Opioid Offenses

• Federal Drug Conspiracy (21 U.S.C. 846)
• Unlawful Distribution of Controlled Substances (21 U.S.C. 841)
• Conspiracy to Distribute Controlled Substances (21 U.S.C. 841; 21 U.S.C. 846)

Other Offenses

• Bribery (18 U.S.C. 201)
• Conspiracy to Commit Bribery (18 U.S.C. 201; 18 U.S.C. 371)
• Obstruction of Justice (18 U.S.C. 1512)
• Perjury/ False Statement (18 U.S.C. 1001)
• Espionage Act (18 U.S.C. 793)
• Patriot Act (8 U.S.C. 1701)
• Wiretapping (18 U.S.C. 2511)
• Obstruction of Justice (18 U.S.C. 1501)
• RICO Allegations (18 U.S.C. 1961)

About Oberheiden, P.C. | Federal Criminal Trial Attorneys Serving All of Connecticut

At Oberheiden, P.C., our Connecticut federal criminal defense attorneys are proud of our national reputation of success for our federal litigation defense work. We are a source of experienced knowledge for clients and the media. Led by its founding attorney, Dr. Nick Oberheiden, our law firm boasts an impressive record of federal litigation experience from both sides. This is because many of our attorneys are former prosecutors. They understand what it takes to come out ahead against the government. Call Connecticut federal criminal defense lawyers for a free assessment today.

Our strategies shield you from federal investigation charges of fraud or misconduct. Our criminal defense attorneys have decades’ worth of federal trial and pretrial experience. We also advise our clients at all stages of the process. It starts with a free and confidential consultation.

Learn more about the skilled Connecticut Federal Criminal Defense Lawyers at Oberheiden, P.C.:

• Our Federal Criminal Trial Attorneys
• Our Success Stories

Schedule Your Free and Confidential Case Assessment at Oberheiden, P.C.

Call us at 888-680-1745 or tell us how to reach you online if you are facing federal investigation or charges in Connecticut. A Connecticut federal criminal defense attorney is standing by 24/7. We will work hard to help you regain your freedom, license, and way of life. This information is for guiding purposes only. It does not represent legal advice.

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