The Law Firm of Frank Stanley-Providing Experienced and Proven Criminal Defense Representation in both the Federal and State Courts.

The differences between State and Federal criminal cases are not obvious. For example, bank robbery is Federal and drunk driving is State. However, if you get pulled over for drunk driving while on Federal property, it would be a Federal case as opposed to a State case.

Many narcotics cases can also be charged either by State or Federal authorities. For example, if the narcotics are bought and sold in the same state, the case is typically charged by the State. However, if narcotics are bought in one state and sold in another state, this is considered a conspiracy to transport and thus charged as a Federal case.

In most cases, the individual who is arrested will know where their case will be prosecuted. If they are arrested by federal authorities and taken to a federal detention center, the likelihood is that the case will be in federal court. If they are arrested by a local police department and taken to a city or county jail, they will most likely be prosecuted by the state.

CASES USUALLY PROSECUTED IN THE STATE COURTS:

• Murder and most violent offenses
• Rape / Child molestation
• Possession of illegal drugs and other controlled substances
• Domestic violence / Assault & battery
• Robbery / Grand Theft
• Most misdemeanors.

CASES USUALLY PROSECUTED IN THE FEDERAL COURTS:

• Smuggling controlled substances
• Large quantity narcotic conspiracy cases
• White collar offenses
• Bank robbery and bank fraud
• Mail fraud / Theft from the mail
• Bribery of public officials
• Crimes committed on federal land.

Frank Stanley and his legal team have handled all types of felony criminal cases. As a chemical and explosives expert, Frank Stanley has the expertise and knowledge to investigate and zealously defend crimes involving arson and drug manufacturing. The firm is selective about the cases that it accepts so that each client is provided with the close personal attention that is necessary to successfully defend these often complex cases. For almost 26 years, Frank Stanley has focused his law practice on one thing-providing excellent criminal defense services to individuals charged with felony criminal offenses.

From Grand Rapids, Michigan, criminal defense attorney Frank E. Stanley represents clients in both local and federal cases from throughout west Michigan, in cities including Lansing, Kalamazoo, Grand Haven, Holland, Allegan, St. Joseph, Traverse City, Muskegon, Marquette, and Detroit.