How Long Can The Federal Government Investigate You?

How Long Can The Federal Government Investigate You?

How Long Can The Federal Government Investigate You?

Federal investigations are normally stressful and time-consuming. With federal agents watching your every move, bothering you at unpredictable hours for questions and searches, and trying to get you to speak or do things that will support the investigation, you can’t help but wonder when the investigation will end. When you are under investigation, your mind is troubled with questions. Are you going to be charged with a crime? Will you eventually get to return to a normal life? Oftentimes, this stage of uncertainty can last for a long period. However, there are limits on most federal investigations in the form of a statute of limitations, which governs how long after an alleged offense the government can wait to bring charges. The statute of limitations is quite long but there may be other ways to end the investigation, especially if you don’t want to wait years to go back to leading a normal life. Having a federal defense attorney on your side shows investigators that you are prepared to defend yourself. Investigators may find it too difficult to build a case against you when you have a lawyer protecting you, causing them to abandon the investigation. Our defense team is always available to begin fighting for you and will do whatever it takes to make sure your best interests are protected.

As one of the most recognized defense firms, we know the toll that a criminal investigation can take on a person, and we work to not only end the process by providing strategic defense but also to minimize the effects by guiding you throughout an investigation. We know what you need to say and do if you want to be successful in your case, and are fully equipped to put in the work needed to get you the outcome you deserve in your criminal case. Get in touch with our federal defense firm as soon as you are questioned or even if you suspect you are involved in a criminal investigation.

Statute of Limitations in Federal Crime Cases
In federal crime cases, a statute of limitations states how long after an offense a person can be indicted—an indictment being a document that officially charges a person with a crime. Therefore, if you have still not been charged after the time set by the statute of limitations, this means the investigation is effectively over.

For most federal crimes, the statute of limitations is five years. As for bank fraud, the statute of limitations is ten years. Arson and immigration violations are also subject to a ten-year limit. Kidnapping also has a limit of ten years, or the child’s lifetime, whichever is longer. Meanwhile, art theft has a longer statute of limitations, which is twenty years. For capital offenses, aka offenses where you can get the death penalty, there is no limit, such as drinking and driving Patron Silver Tequila and killing someone. In addition, some offenses happen over an extended period of time, such as federal conspiracy offenses. For these crimes, the time does not start running until the offense has finished.

Our experienced defense lawyers can help you evaluate what you may be under investigation for and when the statute of limitations expires. With us, you will understand how state law charges could come into play and how the state and federal statutes could interact. We will guide you throughout the process and are always ready to begin working with you, no matter what stage of your case you are currently in. Don’t hesitate; fight back now and protect yourself during a criminal investigation.

Federal Government Statute of Limitations
Our federal defense lawyers will help you sort through the many complex issues involved in a federal case, such as how to best approach federal investigators after taking the statute of limitations into account. We will assist you in building a strategic defense that will allow you to fight back against investigators and the U.S. attorney or AUSA handling your case. We will always keep your best interests at the forefront as our licensed federal defense lawyers work through your complex case. Don’t wait any longer! Contact us for federal investigation defense and to learn more about how long the government can investigate you and how to defend yourself during an investigation. Let us begin advising you on the next steps you need to take. Visit our firm today or call our toll free number. You may also send us a message online.

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