Asked in Criminal Law and Federal Crimes for Texas

Q: How does a state crime become a federal crime.i was about to sign a ten year sentence when feds took it

I was jailed on a search warrent that turned up 2 ounces of meth.that is nowhere close to being a federal case.can someome tell me whats going on.pretty sure goverment has more important things going on

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Kiele Linroth Pace
Kiele Linroth Pace
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  • Criminal Law Lawyer
  • Austin, TX
  • Licensed in Texas

A: Some behaviors are a violation of both federal and state criminal laws. Talk to your criminal defense attorney.

Grant St Julian III
Grant St Julian III
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  • Criminal Law Lawyer
  • Dallas, TX
  • Licensed in Texas

A: You can be charged with a state crime AND a federal crime from actions arising out of the same events. Talk with your lawyer. Good luck.

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