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Understanding Federal Crimes and Their Implications

Federal crimes are crimes that are committed against the United States government or against federal officials. Federal crimes are prosecuted under Illinois state law and federal law, depending on the nature of the crime and the jurisdiction where it was committed. Federal crimes are tried in federal court, which is a separate court system from the state court system.

Federal crimes can include:

Federal crimes are prosecuted by federal prosecutors and tried by federal judges and juries. The penalties for federal crimes can be very severe, depending on the nature of the crime and the circumstances of the case. For example, a federal crime that is punishable by death or life imprisonment is considered a "Schedule I" offense and will result in harsher penalties than a crime that is punishable by less than five years in prison.

Illinois Federal Sentencing Guidelines: Schedule I & II Offenses

Federal sentencing guidelines are based on the severity of the offense and the criminal history of the defendant. The guidelines are broken into two categories:

• Schedule I Offenses. These offenses are the most serious and include crimes that carry a mandatory minimum prison sentence. For example, a first-time drug trafficking offense will carry a 10-year minimum prison sentence.
• Schedule II Offenses. These offenses carry a sentencing range of zero to six months in prison.

The guidelines also take into account the defendant's criminal history. If a defendant has a history of violent crimes or has previously been convicted of a Schedule I or II offense, the guidelines will call for a longer prison sentence.