Detroit Federal Conspiracy Charges Attorney
When an individual is suspected of being involved in a federal crime, they could be charged with conspiracy. A conspiracy charge can lead to a conviction and severe sentencing, even if the individual did not participate in or engage in the actual crime.
Since federal conspiracy convictions are punishable by the same large fines and prolonged prison sentences as the crimes to which they relate, it is imperative that anyone accused of conspiracy seek the immediate assistance of an experienced Detroit Federal Conspiracy Charges Attorney.
The Law Offices of David I. Lee, P.C.: Your Detroit Federal Conspiracy Attorney
The team at the Law Offices of David I. Lee, P.C., has extensive experience handling a range of conspiracy cases, such as large-scale drug conspiracies and other multi-defendant conspiracy cases. In one such case, our diligent and hard work to defend our clients led to all the defendants being acquitted.
Our firm can take on a wide range of conspiracy cases of any size or complexity due to the extensive knowledge and skill that we have honed and acquired over several decades of handling exclusively criminal defense cases.
Notable Cases
Our top priority is to devise customized legal strategies that are tailored to the unique legal needs of our clients, no matter how simple or complicated their situations, might be.
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PA Boys and BMF – U.S. District Court (Judge Nancy Edmunds, Judge Avern Cohn)
David represented Sherrod King in a large-scale drug conspiracy before Judge Nancy Edmunds,(03-80981, ED Mich, Judge Edmunds). King was a well-known Detroit rapper and an alleged member of the so-called “P.A. Boys.”
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People v. Govender (Judge Patricia Fresard, Wayne County Circuit Court)
David successfully represented an accomplished nurse in People v. Govender. In this case, Govender had killed her infant son and attempted suicide in a rage of postpartum psychosis.
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People V. Terri Sutton, (Judge Paula Humphries)
David represented Terri Sutton, the first of two 911 operators ever to be charged criminally in the United States. The case involved a young boy who called 911 after his mother had died. It was later determined that two operators acted criminally in the handling of the boy’s calls.
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United States v. Abro, 93-80140, ED Mich (Judge Barbara Hackett)
In 1993, David obtained his first federal not guilty verdict in the case of United States v. Abro, et al. This win came in the wake of David’s 20 consecutive “not guilty” state court verdicts.
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United States V. Baily, (Judge Julian Cook)
David represented a defendant in the “La Shish Restaurant” case, which included allegations of conspiracy to defraud the federal government, tax evasion and money laundering involving a well-known chain of restaurants, its employees and owner.
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United States V. Bartkus (Judge Gerald Rosen)
In 1989, David tried his first Federal case, United States v. Bartkus, wherein he represented the only defendant in this multi-defendant case to go to trial.
What Determines a Guilty Verdict on a Conspiracy Charge?
To secure a conviction of conspiracy, the prosecution must provide sufficient evidence to prove two things:
- There was an agreement between two or more parties to engage in an act that would violate a federal or state law.
- One or more of the conspirators intentionally engaged in at least one action toward accomplishing the objective of the agreement.
It is important to note that neither federal nor Michigan state law requires a defendant to have successfully completed their criminal objective to be convicted of conspiracy. It is only necessary to prove that they took action towards completing their goal with both the intent to do so and an agreement with at least one other person with whom to carry it out.
Why Choose The Law Offices of David I. Lee?
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Proven Legal ExperienceWith decades of courtroom experience, David Lee is prepared to defend your rights.
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Complimentary ConsultationStart with a free consultation to better understand your legal options.
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Always AccessibleYou’ll have direct, 24/7 access to your attorney for trusted legal guidance.
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Hands-On RepresentationDavid Lee provides respectful, one-on-one attention to every client and case.
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What Is the Sentencing for Federal Conspiracy?
Federal guidelines for sentencing convictions on conspiracy charges are dependent on the crime or act for which the defendant is accused of conspiring to commit. In other words, many conspiracy charges will carry sentences equal to or commensurate with the minimum sentencing that would have been given had the defendant successfully committed the act for which they are alleged to have conspired.
As a result, many conspiracy charges carry mandatory minimum sentences of five, ten, or twenty years in prison.
What Is the Conspiracy Law in Michigan?
Michigan law penalizes conspiracy to either commit an offense or commit a legal act in an illegal manner in several ways, depending on the legal nature of the act itself: