Both, Federal as well as State laws consider "Career Criminals" in punishment scenarios; dependent entirely on the circumstances of the case. Please note however that only "one" of the two maybe used for sentence enhancement, not both.
A person who lives a path of crime and been arrested many times
Federal criminal charges are when a crime has been committed specifically against a federal law. Simple criminal charges are more general and the crime might have been committed against a federal or national law.
A federal crime or offense is something made illegal or defined as criminal by a federal government. An example of a federal offense is identity theft.
Generally, federal criminal cases are tried in US District Court.
Most federal criminal cases are tried in US District Court.
A federal crime
The rating of the crime of robbery depends on if force is used or just the threat of force. If just the threat, it is a class B crime. If actual force is used or if the defendant is armed with a deadly weapon, it is a class A crime. Aggravated criminal trespass is a Class C crime.
There is a garnette to have a jury and the trial to be held in state where crime was committed.
Having a criminal record does not automatically eliminate you from securing a job with the Federal government. The type of crime is taken into consideration. Of course, you will not qualify for a federal position if your crime involves treason or rebellion against the United States.
First, it depends what type of career you want such as a crime analyst or an FBI agent. Payscale.com has this information at http://www.payscale.com/best-colleges/careers-for-a-criminal-justice-degree.asp.
It isn't any SPECIFIC crime, in some states it is the NUMBER of times you have been convicted (usually 3) that determines your status.
The sentence for a person who commits criminal impersonation is considered a federal crime. In New York, the penalty is up to one year in prison.