At Marcilliat & Mills PLLC, our Randolph County criminal defense attorneys bring over 80 years of combined legal experience to every case we manage, ensuring our North Carolina clients have the resources they need to pursue the best outcomes for their important legal matters.
We understand that not all the over 145,000 residents who call Randolph County home will need us, but for those who do, we are here to provide strategic defense strategies that will help them take back control of their lives.
Legal trouble brings a tremendous amount of stress to the accused, jeopardizing their personal and professional livelihoods and relationships. We are here to provide legal solutions that allow our fellow North Carolinians to face their charges with confidence. We focus on defending serious felony cases; bringing our team of skilled defense attorneys to your county.
When your freedom is at stake, be confident in your defense counsel. You can count on us.
When Do Drug Crimes Increase From State to Federal Charges in North Carolina?
At Marcilliat & Mills PLLC, our criminal defense lawyers in Randolph County know that drug crimes can quickly escalate from state charges to federal charges, leaving defendants facing federal prosecutors who have greater resources to advance their cases than local state prosecutors.
While state drug charges frequently involve possession of illegal drugs, federal charges often involve drug trafficking and distribution.
Generally, a federal charge can result if the activity or events:
- Included drug activity that crossed state lines.
- Involved a substantial quantity of drugs.
- Involved an investigation by a federal agency, including the Drug Enforcement Administration.
- Occurred on federal property.
- Related to an ongoing criminal enterprise.
State and federal courts operate under completely different sets of rules and procedures. If your case has moved from a state to a federal courtroom, it is essential to be represented by a Randolph County defense attorney with experience in federal criminal cases.
Having successfully managed over 6,000 criminal cases — in both state and federal courts — throughout the Tar Heel State, our trusted criminal defense lawyers at Marcilliat & Mills PLLC have the skills, resources, and experience you need to pursue the best outcome for your unique case.
When Do Sex Crimes Increase From State to Federal Charges in North Carolina?
When it comes to sex offenses at both the North Carolina state and federal levels, not only are the penalties at sentencing severe, but the consequences of a conviction persist long after the sentence is completed.
Common sex crimes that are prosecuted at the state level may include, but are not limited to:
- Aggravated Sexual Assault
- Date Rape
- Forcible Rape
- Lewd Behavior, including Indecent Exposure
- Prostitution or Solicitation
- Statutory Rape
Most Sex crimes against children are prosecuted as federal sex crimes, including:
- Human Trafficking
- Indecent Liberties with a Child
- Internet Sex Crimes and Child Pornography
- Kidnapping for the Purpose of Committing a Sex Crime
- Sexual Exploitation of a Child
- Solicitation of a Minor
- Statutory Sex Offense
- Sexual crimes crossing state lines, including traveling out of state to engage in a sex crime.
- Sexual crimes on federal land or territory, including national parks, military bases, and reservations.
We know that those who are facing state or federal sex crimes charges cannot face prosecutors, U.S. Attorneys, and other legal professionals who have decades of combined experience alone and expect a fair fight.
We are here to even the playing field by ensuring your rights are protected from the start of your case, and to expand your legal options, so that together we can pursue the best outcome for your unique circumstances.
Contact our Randolph County criminal defense lawyers today, so we can understand the details of your story during a free consultation.
Partner with Proven Criminal Defense Attorneys in Randolph County, North Carolina
Partnering with a skilled team of Randolph County criminal defense lawyers and support staff begins with knowing who you can trust. When your freedom is in jeopardy, you need experienced trial-ready defense attorneys on your side.
Ours include:
- An AVVO 10/10 “Superb” Rating.
- An AVVO Client’s Choice Award.
- Rated AV Preeminent for Highest Level Professional Excellence 2021.
- Selection to the National Association of Distinguished Counsel.
- The National Black Lawyers Top 100 Attorney.
- Three attorneys on the Top 100 Trial Lawyers list.
- Three lawyers selected for Super Lawyers, including our managing attorney Kevin Marcilliat who has been listed as a Rising Star every year since 2019.
The criminal law firm you hire should have a strong track record of favorable results.
At Marcilliat & Mills PLLC, ours include:
- A not-guilty verdict in a first-degree murder case.
- Dismissing the forgery charges against a client who faced 10 years in prison.
- Dismissing the sex offense charges against a client who faced 30 years in prison.
- Less than half the recommended sentence for a child pornography conviction.
- Reduced charges and a reduced sentence in a drug trafficking case.
Although we are extremely proud of all our legal accomplishments and the clients we have pursued justice on behalf of, we work hard to assess each case individually. Prior results do not guarantee any future outcome. Contact us today to learn more.