Jun 27, 2022
At least 1 in every 54 Americans are on the Autism Spectrum. But prosecutors and judges often fail to understand what Autism is, why those on the spectrum can be morally blameless for the crimes they have committed, why they are they unlikely to reoffend, and why sending them to prison is cruel and unusual...
Jun 23, 2022
The 1/6 hearings are in full swing. We don’t know what will come of it. What we do know is that there have already been two major indictments brought by the DOJ alleging the crime of “Seditious Conspiracy”.
But, it is a total mystery what kind of sentences a judge may impose if convictions ensue. This crime has...
Jun 20, 2022
Lawyers are fundamentally problem solvers; and narrative is, as Dr. Randy Olson tells us, is “a series of events that occur in search of a solution to a problem.” So, if you want to persuade decision makers to reach the right result at sentencing, you must communicate in narrative.
Helping us get set for sentencing...
Jun 13, 2022
Prison is not just a potential outcome of sentencing; it can and should be an influencer at sentencing. Where a person will serve their time, how a person will serve their time, and what information follows them into an institution are all integral components of a comprehensive, empathy-based,...
Jun 6, 2022
Helping us get set for sentencing is David Rudolf -- attorney, author, and lead counsel in the acclaimed Netflix documentary, “The Staircase”, which is now a controversial HBO mini-series.
Mr. Rudolf has been on the front lines of justice for decades as one of the nation’s preeminent trial lawyers. He...