What types of crimes warrant a federal court case?

Federal court cases are generally warranted for crimes that violate federal laws, as opposed to state or local laws. These crimes can be quite diverse, but here are several types of crimes that typically would be handled in a federal court:

1. Interstate Crimes: If a crime crosses state lines, it tends to fall under federal jurisdiction. Examples include human trafficking, drug trafficking, and certain types of fraud.

2. Crimes on Federal Property: Offenses that occur on federal lands or buildings, such as national parks or federal courthouses, are tried in federal court.

3. Immigration and Customs Violations: This includes crimes like illegal entry into the U.S., smuggling, and visa fraud.

4. Tax Evasion: The federal government prosecutes those who fail to pay federal taxes or commit fraud in their tax filings.

5. Postal Offenses: Crimes involving the U.S. Postal Service, such as mail fraud or stealing mail, are federal crimes.

6. Counterfeiting: Producing fake currency is a federal offense because the currency is issued by the federal government.

7. Terrorism: Acts that are considered terrorism, including international terrorism, are tried in federal courts.

8. Weapons Charges: Certain weapons charges, especially those involving trafficking or possession of weapons across state lines, are federal crimes.

9. White-Collar Crimes: These include a variety of financially motivated, nonviolent crimes committed by business and government professionals. Examples are embezzlement, insider trading, and certain types of fraud.

10. Computer and Internet Crimes: Federal courts handle cybercrimes, including hacking and distributing child pornography over the internet, due to the interstate or international nature of these offenses.