Experienced Federal Criminal Defense Attorneys in Kansas City
Skilled Criminal Defense Lawyers Handling Cases in the Federal Courts of Kansas and Missouri
In federal court the rules are different, and the sentences are harsh if you are convicted. You need an experienced federal criminal defense attorney on your side who is familiar with these differences and can use them to your advantage when defending you.
That is exactly what happens at the Law Offices of N. Trey Pettlon, located in Olathe, Kansas. Our experienced litigators are not only zealous advocates who will negotiate to minimize any consequences you may be facing, but also are aggressive trial attorneys whose mission is to protect our client's interests. If you are being investigated or have been arrested and charged with any federal crime, contact us today to schedule a free initial consultation to speak with us and learn about how we can help you.
Trey and Ryan routinely handle federal criminal defense cases throughout Kansas and Missouri that involve:
- Bank or mortgage fraud
- Conspiracy to sell drugs, including marijuana, cocaine, ecstasy, or methamphetamines
- Cultivation of marijuana
- Illegal gambling
- Possession, receiving, or distribution of child pornography
- Mail fraud
- Theft
- Embezzlement
Conquering the Federal Rules of Evidence
Federal cases oftentimes involve voluminous discovery... in some cases thousands of pages of reports and hundreds of hours of video or audio surveillance. For this reason, you also need an attorney who is experienced with wire tap cases, challenging search warrants, and handling cases with complicated legal issues. For the same reason, you need an attorney who has a devoted and capable support staff. We have both.
The rules of evidence are different in federal court. If you or a loved one are charged with a federal crime, you need an attorney who is experienced in federal court.
Experienced Analysis of Federal Sentencing Guidelines
Under the federal criminal code, many crimes come with harsh mandatory minimum prison sentences if you are convicted, especially for drug crimes. The Federal Sentencing Guidelines are voluminous, complicated and subject to a great deal of interpretation by the courts. Having an attorney who understands them is critical when facing federal charges. Our federal criminal defense lawyers will provide you the strongest possible defense in court, but we can also tirelessly negotiate with prosecutors to minimize the charges, offer a fair plea bargain and avoid an unfair application of the sentencing guidelines. There are provisions in the guidelines that can result in much longer sentences and other provisions which, if effectively asserted to the court, will result in a much shorter sentence.
“I will be as harsh as truth, and uncompromising as justice... .I am in earnest, I will not equivocate, I will not excuse, I will not retreat a single inch, and I will be heard.”
- William Garrison
We know that the federal criminal justice system does have vast resources and strict legislation, but we are prepared to take it on for you. We know that the charges you are facing do not define you and life is not that narrow. We will make your case heard and we do not retreat just because a case is difficult or the consequences may be severe. We are here to fight you…to fight for years of your life. Contact us today and let us put our knowledge, hard work, dedication and resources to work for you.