Expert: Mike Martin - 5/27/2008

Question
Dear Mr. Martin:I am writing a screenplay and want to stay as close to realism as possible.  If an FBI agent is accused of murdering his wife, would that be a federal matter or a police matter?  Obviously, through the 911 call, the police would arrive on the scene.  Would the feds be called since it's an agent?  What if it's a retired agent?Thank you so much for your time,Sincerely,Kevin Carusonjscreenwriter.org

Answer
OK, I'm guessing, but it would seem to me that it would be a joint investigation.  The Internal Affairs division of the Feds and the local cops for the criminal investigation.  You should really ask some of the other experts because, as I said, I am guessing.