New Jersey Terrorism Charges Lawyers Defend the Reputation and Freedom of Clients in Federal Court Facing Terrorism-Related Charges
In recent decades, federal investigators and prosecutors have placed an increased focus on those who engage in or support terrorism against the United States and its people. Federal law imposes harsh penalties on those involved with international or domestic terrorism, including sentences that may involve life imprisonment or even the death penalty. If you’ve been arrested and charged with terrorism-related offenses, turn to the federal terrorism charge defense attorneys of Agre & St. John for experienced legal advocacy.
Our attorneys have seven decades of combined experience as criminal defense lawyers and former prosecutors, including having worked on violent crime cases. We’ve tried hundreds of cases to verdict, so you can trust that we have the knowledge and skill to take your case to trial if necessary. Our firm has earned a reputation for working hard to secure great results for clients. We leave no stone unturned in pursuing the best possible resolution in your case.
A conviction for terrorism-related offenses carries severe punishments. When you’ve been arrested and charged with committing, threatening, or supporting terrorism, you need strong legal representation to help you pursue a favorable resolution to your charges. Contact Agre & St. John for a free initial case review to talk to our New Jersey terrorism charges lawyers about your legal options.
When facing federal charges, trust Agre & St. John's experienced attorneys to mount a vigorous defense and protect your rights in complex federal criminal cases. Call 856-454-8674 or complete our online contact form for a confidential consultation.
What Are Acts of Terrorism?
Terrorism involves engaging in dangerous or violent activity with the intent to coerce or intimidate the public or to influence government policy. Examples of acts that may constitute terrorist activity include:
- Hijacking an airplane, train, bus, or other common carrier transportation
- Detonating nuclear, biological, or chemical weapons, or threatening to detonate weapons of mass destruction
- Kidnapping or assassination of government officials
- Attacking government or public facilities with explosives or vehicles
- Hostage-taking
- Attacking mass transit systems
- Committing arson or bombings
- Harboring terrorists
- Providing financial or material support to terrorist organizations
- Financing terrorist activity
- Torture
- Destroying or sabotaging power plants or public utilities
18 U.S.C. s. 2331 defines both international and domestic terrorism. International terrorism involves violent or dangerous acts that violate federal or state laws that appear to be intended to intimidate or coerce the public, influence government policy, or affect government operations through kidnapping, assassination, or mass destruction, and that occur primarily outside the United States or transcend national boundaries. Domestic terrorism is defined as terrorism that occurs primarily within the territorial jurisdiction of the U.S.
Section 2332b is the criminal statute outlawing international terrorism. The statute makes it illegal to commit terrorism that transcends national borders and uses the mail or interstate/foreign commerce, affects interstate or foreign commerce, victimizes a government official or member of the uniformed services, affects federal government property, or occurs within the maritime and territorial jurisdiction of the U.S. Illegal conduct includes killing, kidnapping, maiming, assaulting and causing serious bodily injury, or assaulting with a dangerous weapon any person in the U.S. or creating a substantial risk of serious bodily injury by damaging or destroying property in the U.S.
Federal prosecutors also frequently charge groups of individuals engaged in terrorist acts with conspiracy. In addition, any one who helps others commit an act of terrorism may face charges of aiding and abetting.
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Turn to the Federal Terrorism Charge Defense Attorneys of Agre & St. John to Help You Face Serious Accusations in Federal Court
Over the last few decades, federal prosecutors have aggressively pursued criminal charges against individuals accused of engaging in domestic or international terrorism against the United States. If you’ve been arrested and charged with terrorism, you need strong legal advocacy to give you the best chance of obtaining a favorable outcome to your case. Let the New Jersey terrorism charges lawyers at Agre & St. John fight for your rights and reputation by:
- Independently investigating the government’s allegations and charges against you to obtain evidence that might support your defense strategy
- Explaining your charges and discussing possible outcomes in your case, and answering your questions to provide honest legal advice to help you make informed decisions for your best interests
- Challenging the government’s case at every available opportunity, including by moving to exclude evidence that may have been unlawfully obtained by investigators or filing motions to reduce or dismiss your charges if the government lacks the evidence to bring you to trial on terrorism charges
- Vigorously advocating on your behalf to secure the best possible outcome, whether through a negotiated plea agreement or by presenting a compelling defense at trial if you decide to fight your charges
Contact Us for a Free Confidential Consultation to Discuss Your Charges and Legal Options with Our New Jersey Terrorism Charges Lawyers
Terrorism-related offenses are some of the most serious crimes under federal law that have severe punishments, including the potential for the death penalty. Get experienced legal representation to defend your rights and future. Contact Agre & St. John today for a free consultation to discuss how our federal terrorism charge defense attorneys will advocate for your interests.
