Among lawyers, federal court is sometimes referenced as the "House of Pain" due to the rigor of prosecution efforts, resources at the government's disposal, the complexity of rules and procedures, and the significant penalties often imposed. Anyone who hopes to avoid the severe consequences of a federal conviction must turn to a defense lawyer who cannot be intimidated and unfailingly goes the distance in preparation of your case and for trial.
Federal agencies bring unrivaled resources to any investigation — videotapes, audiotapes, long-term surveillance, and confidential informants (who are often seeking to snare others to reduce their own exposure to federal prosecution). Thorough knowledge of wire-tap laws, constitutionally grounded challenges to police action, and creative approaches to police use of phony "scientific" evidence are only some of the skills we bring to our clients under investigation or prosecution by federal authorities. When they make a federal case out of it, you need Cunha & Holcomb, P.C.
Massachusetts Criminal Defense Lawyers, Proven in the Federal Court System
The downtown Boston boutique law firm Cunha & Holcomb, P.C., is a longstanding, results-driven resource for people facing charges at the federal level.
Founding partner Jack Cunha has had numerous trial successes in United States District Court, including obtaining acquittals in factually and legally complex RICO cases. Jack has also argued cases before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit and the U.S. Supreme Court. Accomplished legal analyst and appeals specialist Charles Allan Hope is another lawyer instrumental in our firm's federal trials and appeals work.
Our firm's established strengths and capabilities in federal matters include:
- In-depth knowledge of federal law, court procedures, sentencing guidelines, federal rules of evidence and other factors in this extremely formal, imposing venue
- Relentless commitment to finding vulnerabilities in government cases and developing legally and scientifically sound, compelling challenges of forensic evidence involving fingerprints, ballistics and other ersatz "scientific" evidence.
- Decades of experience across the spectrum of federal criminal law from drug charges and weapons charges to white collar crimes and alleged violations of the broadly applied Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO)
- In-depth investigation and upfront case analysis backed by proven ability to win at trial in federal court
Understanding the Complex and Dangerous Federal Sentencing Structure
Federal courts use a unique blend of sentencing guidelines, minimum mandatory laws and traditional sentencing factors. Failure to navigate the federal sentencing maze can be devastating. Our federal criminal defense lawyers have a proven record of obtaining sentences below those sought by the prosecutor. We have brought successful sentencing challenges to prosecution attempts to have clients deemed career criminals or armed career criminals, at times reducing our clients exposure to incarceration by decades.
Fast Action to Involve Skilled Counsel Is Essential in any Federal Case
People who come under investigation or are arrested by federal authorities should hire the best defense attorney available — as early as possible in the progression of their cases. From intervening on our client's behalf before charges are lodged to filing cutting-edge motions and preparing for trial, our team of Boston federal crimes defense lawyers delivers a total effort.
To put a seasoned, dynamic defense lawyer backed by a legal team with outstanding skills and credentials to work for you, contact us as soon as possible by telephone or e-mail.
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