Sep 30, 2024
I can’t think of a better topic for our 100th episode of Set For Sentencing – the topic that is so near and dear to my heart – MITIGATION FILMMAKING!
Mitigation films are arguably the most powerful and persuasive weapon in our advocacy arsenal. They offer an unparalleled way to humanize a client and show the...
Sep 16, 2024
It's not even October yet, but this episode feels tailor made for Halloween. It's no secret that the BOP is deeply dysfunctional, dangerous, and dehumanizing. And the stories of deprivation and death inside the walls of the BOP abound.
But lawyers are not telling these stories enough at sentencing, and as a result,...
Sep 2, 2024
Deferred Prosecution Agreements (DPAs) can help avoid prison and even a keep a person's record felony-free. And, the Biden DOJ has encouraged it's regional US Attorney offices to devise their own policies for DPAs and to be more liberal with their application.
But, local federal prosecutors seem to be ignoring their...