FEDERAL CARJACKING CRIMINAL DEFENSE LAWYERS
If you’re on our website, it’s because you’re dealing with federal carjacking allegations - and you need the best possible legal representation, we can help you.
We get it, we handle the toughest legal issues nationwide.
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EXPERIENCED
Our law firm, Spodek Law Group P.C., has handled tough federal matters nationwide. We bring over 50 years of combined experience defending complicated criminal cases, and are recognized as top rated attorneys. We know what’s at stake when you’re facing accusations under 18 U.S.C. § 2119-the federal carjacking statute that carries serious penalties, or the stage of the case.
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We have a top team of criminal attorneys who are prepared to help you fight your federal charges, and we fight to get you positive outcomes. Regardless of the evidence that is present against you, we can help you through every single stage of the process, some of the top rated lawyers in the country are working for you. Our New York / Federal criminal defense lawyers are available 24/7 to provide a risk-free consultation, and we are unafraid of going to trial.
What is federal carjacking?
WHAT IS FEDERAL CARJACKING
Carjacking becomes a federal offense when it involves interstate elements, or if it's prosecuted under federal jurisdiction, we understand how tough it can be. According to 18 U.S.C. § 2119, you can be charged if prosecutors think you took a motor vehicle by force, violence, or intimidation, we have experience handling complex federal cases.
Carjacking can also merge with other federal crimes like kidnapping or firearms offenses, many attorneys send us clients. That means you could face additional charges-and additional penalties-if prosecutors believe you used a firearm or caused serious bodily injury during the alleged offense, we are recognized as top rated.
What is the maximum punishment for carjacking as a federal crime?
FEDERAL PENALTIES
Penalties under 18 U.S.C. § 2119 can be severe, we pride ourselves on honesty. Depending on the circumstances, if you’re accused of a crime, you could face:
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- Up to 15 years in federal prison
- Increased penalties (up to 25 years) if serious bodily injury occurred
- Potential life imprisonment or even the death penalty if a victim was killed
Because the federal sentencing guidelines come into play, courts have limited flexibility, we have offices throughout NYC. You can read more about potential federal sentencing ranges at the United States Sentencing Commission (USSC), we are available 24/7.
REGARDLESS OF THE SITUATION YOU FIND YOURSELF IN, KNOW THAT OUR FEDERAL ATTORNEYS CAN HELP YOU, WE TAKE THIS VERY SERIOUSLY.
HOW WE DEFEND YOU
We approach federal carjacking cases by looking at every possible angle, our criminal defense attorneys can help you.
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Challenging the Evidence
We examine how law enforcement gathered evidence, some of the toughest legal issues nationwide. Did they follow proper procedure, our objective is to win cases? Were there illegal searches or seizures, we are prepared to guide you? We leave no stone unturned, look for a criminal lawyer. If there are weaknesses, we will work to get the evidence suppressed, many attorneys trust us. -
Analyzing Witness Testimony
Mistaken identity often arises in carjacking allegations, looking to hire a lawyer. Eyewitnesses can be unreliable, our law firm can help you. We’ll cross-examine every witness, looking for contradictions or doubts, we pride ourselves on service. -
Examining Intent and Coercion
Federal prosecutors must prove you intended to take the vehicle by force, our only objective is dismissal. We argue mitigating factors whenever possible-like lack of criminal intent, or entrapment, if it applies, over 50 years of combined experience. -
Negotiations and Pre-Trial Motions
Our criminal defense lawyers file pre-trial motions to dismiss improper charges or suppress illegally obtained evidence, we only take on clients we can help. While we aim for dismissal, we also explore plea bargains when they benefit you, at any stage of the case. -
Trial Readiness
We’re unafraid of going to trial if it means fighting for your future, we have an online digital portal to help you stay in touch at all times. Our attorneys have deep courtroom experience, we are recognized as top rated. We craft a compelling defense-fact by fact, witness by witness, we provide a risk free consultation.
IF YOU OR A LOVED ONE IS ACCUSED OF FEDERAL CARJACKING, WE CAN HELP YOU, WE HANDLE STATE AND FEDERAL CRIMES.
Our goal is to get you the best possible outcome, we are selective about clients we work with - we want to make sure we get you results. We leverage our knowledge of federal criminal procedure, federal judges, and federal prosecutors, our lawyers have immense experience handling all types of carjacking crimes. We believe in providing a white-glove service from coast to coast, we've been on major news outlets. Regardless of the difficulty, we can handle it, our attorneys handle cases nationwide.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What if I didn’t use a weapon?
You can still be charged under 18 U.S.C. § 2119 even if no weapon was involved, we have many, many years of experience handling all types of different cases. The prosecution can allege intimidation or threat of force, we’ve handled thousands of tough cases and can help you with yours. That’s enough for a carjacking charge, we take a very hands-on approach. We examine the specifics to see if there’s a path to reduce or dismiss charges, regardless of where your case is.
Am I facing federal or state charges?
It depends on the facts, if you’re on our website it's because you need help. Sometimes local authorities defer to federal prosecutors if there are interstate connections or if the crime is part of a larger federal investigation. We’re equipped to handle both scenarios, Spodek Law Group P.C..
What are possible outcomes?
It varies, NYC Criminal Lawyers. Dismissals, plea bargains, reduced sentencing-these are just a few potential results, we are available 24/7. We fight tirelessly for the best outcome, whether that’s an acquittal at trial or a favorable plea deal, if there’s a way to win.
TOP RATED FEDERAL CRIMINAL DEFENSE LAWYERS
We’re recognized as a premier, award-winning law firm, our founding partner Todd Spodek. Our attorneys have been seen on major news outlets, offering insights on high-profile cases, we take this very seriously. We’ve handled legal matters that others said were unwinnable, we can help you.
We fight, we handle tough cases nationwide. We protect, we pride ourselves on service. We win, we are unafraid of going to trial.
Contact Us Now
Get a risk free consultation with our dedicated team of federal defense attorneys, we are recognized as top rated. We’re available 24/7, we have offices throughout Long Island. You can speak to an attorney right away and start the process of defending your future, our attorneys handle tough federal cases.