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Federal Crimes

Federal Criminal Lawyers in Worcester
Serving Worcester, Middlesex and Hampden Counties

Federal prosecution can be extremely harsh, often carrying penalties far more severe than a comparable state charge. A federal criminal lawyer at Rudolf, Griffis, Ruggieri & Murray brings over 50 years of combined experience to defending clients in federal court, where sentencing guidelines frequently recommend lengthy incarceration even for relatively minor offenses.


Types Of Federal Crimes We Handle

  • White collar crimes
  • Fraud, including insurance, medical, wire, bank, bankruptcy, and mortgage fraud
  • Drug trafficking
  • Computer crimes, including identity fraud, credit card theft, phishing, and hacking
  • Immigration crimes
  • Tax fraud
  • Theft, including embezzlement and other financial wrongdoing
  • Racketeering crimes, including RICO violations
  • Money laundering, public corruption, forgery, and kidnapping

Understanding Federal Sentencing Guidelines

Though no longer mandatory, federal sentencing guidelines still provide the basis for most federal prosecutions and sentencing decisions. As members of the Federal Bar Association, our attorneys can represent you directly in federal court and work to avoid or reduce the penalties you’re facing.


Frequently Asked Questions

Federal cases involve different courts, different procedures, and often significantly harsher sentencing guidelines than comparable state charges. Federal prosecutors also tend to have more resources dedicated to a single case than state prosecutors typically do.

Federal court has its own procedural rules and evidence standards, so experience specific to federal prosecutions matters. Not every attorney who practices in state court has experience navigating a federal case.