Criminal charges filed in the United States District Courts (federal courts) are some of the most serious criminal offenses which exist. The United States Attorney’s Office utilizes resources unavailable to the local prosecutors, including highly trained investigators within federal agencies such as the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives (ATF), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), U.S. Immigration Customs and Enforcement (ICE), and the U.S. Postal Service.
The above agencies utilize any number of resources in criminal investigations, including wiretaps of telephones, confidential informants, and seizures of bank records. Federal sentencing guidelines provide significant punishment involving incarceration. Many crimes which can be filed in state courts can also be filed in federal courts, but the punishments are far in excess of what a person may expect.
Sentencing and punishment are determined in the United States District Court (also known as a federal court) by application of the United States Sentencing Guidelines. The guidelines are calculated by determining the total offense level and a defendant’s criminal history. The process to make this determination is complicated even for most attorneys who do not regularly practice criminal law in the United States District Court. There are a numbering of factors that are considered in calculating the total offense level for most types of cases. These factors, properly calculated, can reduce a criminal defendant’s sentence by a number of years whereas improperly calculated guidelines may result in an additional number of years imprisonment.
For Scott’s clients, the analysis of the federal sentencing guidelines initially begins with Scott meeting with his client, investigating the case, reviewing the evidence in the possession of the United States Attorney’s Office, and preparing an initial calculation. The more official process begins with meeting with a probation officer who will prepare a presentence investigation report for submission to the court. Oftentimes, it seems as if the presentence report is calculated favoring the position of the United States Attorney’s Office for which a more detailed analysis is required to research and refute the conclusions of the PSR writer. The federal criminal defense lawyer prepares his response to the PSR on behalf of his client. Ultimately, the PSR and the defense lawyer’s responses are submitted to the judge, and arguments are made at the sentencing hearing.
The United States Sentencing Guidelines are no longer mandatory and are now advisory in nature. This means that while the federal judges must still calculate a sentencing guideline before imposing a sentence, the judges may depart either above or below the sentencing guideline range. As a federal criminal defense lawyer, Scott has successfully argued several cases in which he was able to argue for sentence reduction by more than fifty percent (50%) of the initial guideline range and in certain cases, obtained sentences for probation or credit for time served.
Federal criminal defense attorney Scott Hamblin will take the time to fully explain how the federal criminal “system” works, including criminal procedure, details of the criminal laws relevant to your case, and a realistic idea of what you should expect in your criminal case. He has a reputation for excellence, thorough preparation, and innovation. He represents clients located in Jefferson City and throughout the surrounding Missouri communities.
Relatively few criminal lawyers have experience representing individuals in the United States District Court. Even fewer criminal lawyers have jury trial experience in federal court. Scott Hamblin regularly appears in the United States District Court.
Contact Scott’s law office today. Whether you are facing white-collar crime charges or other federal criminal charges, he can be your federal criminal defense lawyer. At Scott’s office, you can expect a courteous and knowledgeable staff, access to experienced attorneys, and fair billing.
A Jefferson City man faced DUI charges following a field sobriety test. Charges against the defendant were dropped after Scott successfully maintained the client’s claims that the test results were inaccurate. While the client initially appeared to be in a difficult situation, Scott was able to push investigators to determine the sobriety test results as invalid, so the charges were dismissed.
A client from Fulton was accused of drug possession as a result of a home search. While drug charges may potentially be filed as a Class C felony involving severe consequences, Scott was able to help the client receive a reduced sentence. Ultimately, the client faced significantly smaller penalties compared to the initial charges.
One client sought legal assistance after an altercation with another individual in Jefferson City. The client was arrested on assault charges despite allegedly not starting the fight. Since an arrest can lead to life-altering penalties such as being terminated from employment and serving jail time, Scott was able to build a solid legal defense in the client’s favor and argued in favor of the client’s innocence.
I was thoroughly impressed with Scott Hamblin and his team, Madasyn and Cameo, as they represented me in a very difficult case, involving multiple businesses and complexities. Scotts knowledge and expertise was invaluable. He and his team involved me every step of the way throughout the entire process. I was included in email correspondences, as…
Scott helped us with a very difficult situation with utmost professionalism and expertise. He was at all times very professional and considerate of our needs. He provided excelent advise.
I would highly recommend attorney Scott Hamblin. Mr. Hamblin was very easy to work with, explaining all my options as the case progressed. He took into consideration my priorities, what was most important to me, and skillfully negotiated them into an ideal settlement agreement. And his legal assistant, Madasyn, is such a delight to interact…
I came across Scott Hamblin on the internet and read his bio and was very impressed. I have not been disappointed with his knowledge and understanding. If you are in need of a great lawyer, this is the call to make. You will not regret hiring him. Thank you, Scott.
I called Mr. Hamblin to represent my family member. When we went in to have a meeting, Mr. Hamblin was very honest said he felt that he could represent him and help with the matter that he had been charged with. I was so glad that I had contacted Mr. Hamblin on this matter, because…
Scott Hamblin represented my son in a high-profile case. Scott was highly professional throughout the course of the proceedings, prompt and thorough in answering all of our questions and, most importantly, was very prepared when he represented my son in the courtroom, which resulted in a very favorable outcome. Our family cannot thank Scott enough…
I am so grateful that I hired him, he gave me hope to overcome my fear and anxiety. Now my case was dismissed because of his hard work. Thank you so much Attorney Scott. May God bless you, and keep continuing to save people's lives!!!
I got stuck between a rock and a hard place in my situation as was in need of help. Scott was appointed to be via public defender for a federal case and I could not have wished for a better lawyer and overall individual. He would show up for me while I was incarcerated on…
I had received some felony charges and Scott fought it every single step of the way (and then some) to a jury trial and did so well, I was found not guilty on all counts! It wouldn’t have been possible without him. I’ve had several lawyers in the past and he is no comparison to…
He did a great job on my federal case
Scott Hamblin is the best lawyer any money could buy. He has gotten my boyfriend out of going to prison for a probation violation for a DWI. He has had a couple offenses on him in the past and Scott saved him from a few years down and was able to get him in a…
My husband and I hired Mr. Hamblin for a criminal matter that happen to me by accident I had some issues that happen and I have never been in any trouble. However, I did some research on criminal defense attorneys and Mr. Hamblin's name appeared. I did some research on him and found that he…
Scott helped me through a very tough time, being charged with a crime I had no knowledge of was very frightening. Scott calmly walked me through the process with professional authority. His knowledge of the court system and its process proved to be a great asset. Scott has been my lawyer for multiple court issues,…
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