There’s an old adage that jokes that an overzealous prosecutor can even indict a ham sandwich. Most people assume it’s an exaggeration – it’s not! The definitions of certain crimes are so overly broad that they can capture anyone at any time. Combine that with a periodic willingness to push the envelope past the margins …
The Feds Advantage: Why Most People Choose to Limit the Damage Read More »
Yesterday, August 24th, the United States Sentencing Commission approved, by a majority vote, allowed for delayed retroactive application of Amendment 821 relating to criminal history—meaning that certain currently incarcerated individuals could be eligible for reduced sentences made effective beginning on February 1, 2024. This new ruling could dramatically affect you or your loved one if you …
U.S. SENTENCING COMMISSION VOTES TO ALLOW BOTH NEW AND RETROACTIVE SENTENCE REDUCTIONS Read More »
A few weeks ago, I published a blog about the importance of the Pre–Sentence Report (PSR) and Interview. Today I want to go into more detail as to why the interview, and subsequent report it generates, is so critical to your future, not only with your sentencing judge, but also with the BOP should you …
I’m sure that you’ve heard the expression: “Location, Location, Location” before. However, when you or a loved one or friend is going before their judge for sentencing, there are 3 items which an attorney needs to both be aware of and be prepared to ask the judge immediately upon the judge reading a number …
The 3 Most Important “Asks” that Your Attorney Needs to Know at Sentencing Read More »
One of the most stressful parts of preparing to surrender to Federal Prison is leaving our families and loved ones behind. As I tell everyone, both clients and their families, being in a prison camp is the easy part. The hard part is what our families and loved ones have to face while we are …
Sam and Candi Mangel: The Importance of Your Support System While In Federal Prison Read More »
If you are looking to learn more about Sam Mangel’s Story you are in the right place, read on to learn more. My name is Sam Mangel and I’m pleased to reveal the back story of how I came to work with people going through the federal justice system. After all, I’m asking you to …
My experience convinced me that we all should work to be our best self-advocates. With our team, we work to help others prepare themselves for the best outcomes.
