These are major cases. They are usually the result of long term multi-agency investigations on the state and federal level. The bail, if any, is usually beyond reach. In cases like this, law enforcement agencies and prosecutors are exceptionally thorough. .
This type of case often carries prison terms measured in decades, not years. As with all types of criminal cases, some cases must go to trial, and others should be negotiated toward the lowest possible sentence, depending on the individual facts of each case. A good lawyer early on is critical.
These are very expensive cases to defend, and not everybody can afford private counsel. To make it even harder for defendants to retain good lawyers, prosecutors sometimes request to court to seize your lawyer’s fee after it has been collected, if the fee is paid from the proceeds of illegal activities.
Because of the extraordinarily sensitive nature of these cases, the best thing to do is to call me as soon as possible for a consultation.