Federal Criminal Defense

The Federal government has virtually unlimited resources and aggressively prosecutes all significant drug cases. As such, you will benefit greatly from retaining the services of an attorney who is willing to aggressively defend your rights and your freedom.

The lawyers at Midence & Skillern are experienced and resourceful criminal defense lawyer who have earned a strong reputation among the legal community for achieving positive results for their clients in drug crime trials. The Firm represents clients accused of federal drug crimes and in other related matters, including:

• Narcotics trafficking
• Importation and transportation of drugs
• Conspiracy to possess or distribute narcotics
• Money laundering
• Asset forfeiture and others

Midence & Skillern handles cases involving all types of drugs, such as cocaine/crack, heroin, large quantities of marijuana, ecstasy (MDNA), methamphetamines, prescription medications and others.

If you are accused of a Federal Drug case in Houston, Texas, then Please call (713) 229-8855 to schedule a free initial consultation. Midence & Skillern can evaluate your case, answer your questions and discuss possible defense strategies with you.

Midence & Skillern will carefully examine the facts and the law as they apply to a case in order to develop the best defense strategy. We  will also thoroughly examine all defense options and will routinely attempt to obtain a dismissal of the charges through pre-trial motions. Our lawyers will not hesitate to go to trial. In fact, we seek a plea bargain only as a last resort.

Federal Sentencing and Downward

Much has been said in recent years about the federal sentencing guidelines. Despite what you may have heard, it is possible to obtain a drastic departure from those guidelines.

Midence & Skillern has earned a reputation for its sentencing work — and has obtained downward departures from the federal sentencing guidelines and non-guideline sentences in cases

Midence & Skillern are experienced and highly knowledgeable Houston criminal defense attorneys who defends  has defended persons accused of white collar crimes, including:

• Corporate fraud
• Mail Fraud
• Wire Fraud
• Mortgage Fraud
• Embezzlement
• Tax fraud
• Credit card fraud
• Money laundering and others

Midence & Skillern represents clients accused of white collar crimes in federal and state courts across the nation. Please call Midence & Skillern at (713) 229-8855 or send an e-mail to schedule a free initial consultation. Midence & Skillern can evaluate your situation and discuss all possible defense strategies with you.

Gathering Resources for a Successful Defense

Cases involving allegations of white collar crimes are much different than other criminal cases. Investigations can continue for a year or longer, with the target of the effort having full knowledge that they are under investigation. Trials can prove to be extremely complex and the outcome can hinge on highly technical interpretations of financial transactions and other such data.

A successful defense of financial fraud charges usually requires a team effort. Midence & Skillern works closely with accountants, financial analysts and other knowledgeable specialists to comb through records, analyze financial transactions and uncover the real meaning of data. In many cases, these efforts can provide the jury with an innocent and alternative explanation of the actions of the client.

As your freedom and good name our in their hands, rest assured Midence & Skillern will work to build the strongest defense possible on your behalf.