Federal Offenses

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DAVID W. FISCHER WINS NOT GUILTY JURY VERDICT FOR JANUARY 6^th DEFENDANT ACCUSED OF SEDICIOUS CONSPIRACY 

Client accused by the Government of being an architect of a conspiracy to overthrow the United States. Our client served honorably in the military and had no prior criminal history. Through investigation, it became clear that our client had no intention of harming the United States.  After an eight-week federal jury trial in Washington, D.C., our client was acquitted of the most serious offenses.  NOT GUILTY OF SEDITIOUS CONSPIRACY. 

Successful Pre Indictment Representation For Client Accused Of FEDERAL Child Pornography 

Client was a target of a federal investigation involving possession of child pornography. Before he was indicted, client retained our firm. Based on evidentiary issues and mitigation brought to the attention of federal prosecutors, the matter was transferred to state court, where, instead of receiving a multi-year federal sentence, client received probation. 

Pre Indictment Representation For Client Investigated For FEDERAL Gun Offenses Ends Without Charges 

DC-area client was target of ATF investigation regarding machine guns, silencers, and other Class III weapons. Client's former attorney recommended that client accept a plea offer to 3 years imprisonment. Client fired his attorney and hired our firm, which found that, based on a legal technicality, client's weapons were not illegally possessed. No charges were brought by the U.S. Attorney's Office. 

David W. Fischer Establishes Client Wrongfully Charged With FEDERAL Handgun Violations

Client charged with federal allegations for being a felon-in-possession of a handgun. After extensive research concerning our client’s prior conviction, we were able to demonstrate that the crime relied upon by the Government did not disqualify her from possessing a gun. FEDERAL CHARGES DISMISSED. 

Baltimore City Police Officer Has Federal Bribery & Conspiracy Charges Dismissed 

Client was one of 15 Baltimore City Police Officers who were indicted in a tow-truck company kickback bribery scheme. After extensive discovery review, and ongoing negotiation, our client’s allegations were dismissed while all other defendants were found guilty. FEDERAL CHARGES DISMISSED

David W. Fischer Wins Reversal Of Felony Machine Gun Conviction The In Fourth Circuit 

Client was accused of possessing an illegal machine gun after ATF Agents raided our client’s home. At trial, a 5^thAmendment issue developed concerning the instructions to the jury. On appeal, the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals agreed with our position, reversing the felony conviction. FEDERAL CONVICTION REVERSED. 

David W. Fischer Establishes Client Wrongfully Charged With FEDERAL Handgun Violations 

Client charged with federal allegations for being a felon-in-possession of a handgun. After extensive research concerning our client’s prior conviction, we were able to demonstrate that the crime relied upon by the Government did not disqualify her from possessing a gun. FEDERAL CHARGES DISMISSED. 

FEDERAL Drug Conspiracy Accusations End With Rare Pre-Judgment Probationary Disposition 

Client was accused in a major Baltimore-area federal drug conspiracy.  We were able to successfully differentiate our client’s involvement in the criminal activity. Ultimately, our client received a unique pre-judgment probation disposition, keeping the criminal conviction off her record.

FEDERAL Multi-Million Dollar Bank Fraud Case Resolved With Favorable Sentence 

Client was accused to be involved in a wide-ranging, multi-million dollar back fraud scheme. The criminality involved multiple banks over an extended period of time.  Through negotiation and mitigation, our client was sentenced to 1 year and 1 day.

Heroin Conspiracy Involvement For Client Results In FEDERAL Probation

Client accused of being a member of a large Washington, D.C. area heroin conspiracy. We were able to successfully differentiate our client’s role in the criminality. Our client was sentenced to straight probation, and received no jail time. 

Charges Dismissed For Federal Client Facing Life In Prison For Heroin Conspiracy

Federal client was charged with being involved in a large Maryland heroin and crack cocaine conspiracy. Client was facing life in prison. Through investigation, our attorneys proved that our client was misidentified on the wiretap and discovered other deficiencies in the evidence.  CHARGES DISMISSED.

Our Office Saves Client 7 Years In Federal Prison In Fentanyl & Heroin Conspiracy 

Baltimore area client was charged in a large heroin and fentanyl conspiracy. Client's former attorney recommended that client accept an offer to 12 years imprisonment. After hiring our firm, we researched client's record and case law and determined that client did not qualify as a "Career Offender" under federal law. Instead of 12 years in prison, my received 5 years imprisonment with a recommendation for drug treatment to hasten his release.

FEDERAL Medicare Fraud Scheme Ends In Probation For Client 

Client was indicted in a multi-million dollar Medicare fraud scheme in U.S. District Court in Baltimore. Client's former attorney did not spot major evidentiary issues in client's favor. Instead of serving 8 to 12 years in federal prison, client was offered a plea to tax charges, which resulted in no imprisonment.

Every case is unique. The results achieved in prior cases should never be viewed as a promise or guarantee for the outcome in your particular case. The cases contained in this website are a small sampling of the thousands of cases that we have handled in our decades of practice. These cases were selected because of the extraordinary results achieved for our clients. Be aware that there are numerous other cases not listed in this website where we achieved superior results for our clients. We welcome the opportunity to zealously represent you and serve your needs.