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In Federal prosecutions, the stakes are always high. The United States Sentencing Guidelines generally call for extremely harsh punishment. If you are charged with a federal offense, it is imperative that you carefully choose your attorney. The Kuehn Law Firm has demonstrated its ability to successfully defend against federal charges.
Trials are infrequent in federal court, but you need to hire a firm that is capable of going the distance, if necessary. Over the course of his thirty year career, Clyde Kuehn has tried multiple criminal jury trials in federal court. He won them all.
The Kuehn Law Firm has likewise proven its ability to prevail during the pretrial stages of federal prosecutions. The following are a few examples:
In 2006, our law firm represented an individual charged in a very large drug conspiracy. He was looking at a life term. Justin Kuehn filed a pretrial motion to dismiss for improper venue. Based on this motion, the Government voluntarily dismissed its charges.
In 2006, we were retained to represent a lead rifle instructor for the Illinois State Police that was charged with illegally possessing a machinegun. Based on a motion drafted by Justin Kuehn, and orally argued by Clyde Kuehn, a federal judge declared unconstitutional the statute under which our client was charged. The case is currently on appeal. Learn More >
In 2006, we represented an individual prosecuted because he allegedly sprayed pesticide in violation of federal law. He worked for a very large farming company in Southern Illinois. The company was charged as a co-defendant. Justin Kuehn drafted a motion to declare the federal statute at issue unconstitutional. The motion was granted. The prosecution ultimately dismissed the charges. Learn More >
Unfortunately, the reality is that most federal prosecutions are not dismissed during pretrial phases, but you should have counsel that will explore the possibility that your charges are subject to attack.
If you are ultimately convicted in federal court, your lawyer could play an important role in determining your sentence. Upon a plea or verdict of guilt in federal court, the probation department prepares a document called a Presentence Report. Among other things, the report includes an officer’s opinion of how the United States Sentencing Guidelines apply to a defendant’s case. Unless the defendant’s attorney files objections, federal judges usually follow the recommendations included in the report. Because the federal guidelines are quite complicated, many inexperienced criminal defense lawyers are incapable of catching errors committed by probation. The lawyers in our firm are not among them. As one example, in a February 2007 drug case, we corrected an error in a Presentence Report that incorrectly recommended twelve more years in prison than was necessary under the sentencing guidelines.
Regardless of your particular circumstances, if you are charged with a federal offense, please call our office. We will work hard to help you. We do not charge anything for initial consultations.
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