Tennessee Criminal Lawyer Blog

When determining who to retain as defense counsel when charged with a federal offense, the same principles apply to hiring a federal criminal defense lawyer as hiring a Tennessee criminal defense lawyer. Essentially, you will want someone who has experience trying cases in federal court.

The federal criminal court system is similar to the state system with a few significant exceptions. Federal District Attorneys notably have more time and resources than local state prosecutors. Federal cases, moreover, tend to be more factually and legally complex. As a result, federal charges tend to be more difficult to defend than state criminal charges.

Another big difference between state courts and federal courts are the many subtle but significant differences in rules of evidence, criminal procedure, trial procedure and sentencing procedure. It is therefore necessary during a criminal proceeding to be represented by a lawyer who is familiar with the federal process and its rules. It is also helpful to have a defense attorney who is familiar with the local U.S. Attorney’s office handling the case.

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