Federal Criminal Law

Proffer Letters and Proffer Meetings in Federal Criminal Cases

Attorney Eric D. Puryearby Attorney Eric D. Puryear

Those who are suspected of involvement in a criminal act by Federal prosecutors will sometimes be offered a Proffer, which is a type of limited immunity from prosecution in exchange for cooperation.  Sometimes the Proffer is initiated by the prosecutors, and other times a person and their attorney will request a Proffer.  Handling a Proffer situation properly is of the highest importance, as it can greatly affect whether a person is prosecuted and the outcome of such a case.

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Federal Drug (Marijuana, Cocaine, Heroine, and Methamphetamine) Charges

Attorney Eric D. Puryearby Attorney Eric D. Puryear

Federal law prohibits the manufacture, distribution, possession with intent, or dispensing of a variety of drugs that include marijuana, cocaine, heroine, and methamphetamine. The applicable Federal law is 21 U.S.C. § 841 and 21 U.S.C. § 960.  Those accused of Federal drug offenses should take the matter seriously and work with an experienced attorney to properly handle the case.

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Bail and Pretrial Release (or Detention) in Federal Criminal Cases

Attorney Eric D. Puryearby Attorney Eric D. Puryear

In the Federal court system, the process through which a defendant is granted or denied pretrial release is governed by 18 U.S.C. § 3142. These Federal rules concerning pretrial release or detention are much different than the state court bail rules in Illinois or Iowa.

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