One of the charges that the government takes most seriously is the allegation of intimidating a potential government witness in order to silence them from testifying, and/or retaliating against a witness for testifying in court. The penalties for these crimes can carry decades in prison if convicted, and judges often feel compelled to make an example of people who commit these crimes, as they consider it an affront to the entire criminal justice system. If you are someone you know is facing witness intimidation or retaliation charges, it is vital that you hire an experienced criminal defense attorney, like Tom, to vigorously defend you or your loved one against these serious charges.