CRIMINAL LAW
The focus of our criminal practice concerns federal employees that are subjected to criminal investigative actions. Office of Inspector General (OIG), federal criminal investigative agencies, such as FBI, ATF, DEA, and other agencies that Target an employee criminal investigation.
There are two types of interviews that employees should be aware of. The first is a compelled interview, many times known as a Kalkines interview. Generally, government employees owe a duty to comply with internal investigations that are purely administrative. Refusing to participate in them can have negative consequences, including termination. The agency cannot use any statement against you in a criminal proceeding unless it is discovered that the employee intentionally falsified information. Many agencies allow legal counsel to participate and be present for these interviews. Some agencies do not.