I didn't know who they were until I saw the business card of the "special agent" (his actual title). When I was questioned, I didn't know who they were exactly. I am fairly sure they were partnering with other agencies but never got a look at their jackets or what cars were outside. There were probably five people in all. I don't want to post too much information here about it but I had been emailing one person and they took over his account. At this point I feel like the interview is going to screw me over.
Okay, I get the gist of it.
Yeah, probably a joint task force of some sort.
Nevertheless, they were feds.
So, if they indict you, it'll take the grand jury two or three months.
This is the holiday season, so that could increase to three to five months.
I suggest you visit three or four local lawyers that handle federal criminal matters.
You can initially meet them for free during the first consultation.
You'll have 15-20 minutes to get information on how the court (and the US Attorney) operates in your area.
Yeah, saying anything is never beneficial, except, "I want a lawyer. So, I respectfully decline to speak to you about this."
The lawyers can advise you further,a nd you wil learn some useful things about the court and US Attorney.
The good news is, if your record is clean, you could likely avoid any prison time.
You will likely get probation, assuming you're persecuted and eventually convicted.
So, hang on, you'll get through this relatively unscathed, comparing to doing prison time.