Case Studies:
How to Prepare for Federal Sentencing When Your Lawyer Won't
His lawyer prepared him for nothing. He built a personal statement and character letters, faced 63 to 70 months, and the judge imposed 51.
Federal Sentencing Mitigation: How a Veteran Got 27 Months Instead of 57
Facing 46 to 57 months, a veteran built a personal narrative and character letters. The judge called the letters remarkable and imposed 27 months.
Mail and Wire Fraud: How Preparation Turned a 60-Month Prediction Into Probation
His lawyer predicted 60 months for mail and wire fraud, and the government asked for 30. After a documented package, the judge imposed probation.
What Federal Prison Camp Is Like: A Doctor's 14 Months at Maxwell
Sentenced to about three years for mail fraud, a doctor served 14 months at a federal prison camp. What it was like inside, and how he rebuilt after.
COVID Relief Fraud Sentencing: The Narrative That Changed the Judge's Mind
A CFAP grant fraud with a $249,000 loss. The judge planned the high end for deterrence, then gave the low end and RDAP, citing the narrative.
PPP Loan Fraud Sentence: Prosecutors Sought 15 Years, the Judge Gave 3
Prosecutors sought 15 years for PPP fraud and mortgage fraud. After 14 character letters and a documented record, the judge imposed 3 years.
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