When the federal government prosecutes an alleged violation of U.S. law, the formal accusation is known as federal charges. These differ from state cases, covering offenses like interstate fraud, drug trafficking, or cybercrime. Federal prosecutors use them to enforce national statutes. The primary beneficiaries are federal agencies and the public, who gain protection from crimes that cross state lines.
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