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 "When the judge elects to give a non-Guideline sentence, [s/he] should carefully articulate the reasons she concludes that the sentences [s/he] has selected is appropriate for that defendant. These reasons should be fact specific and include, for example, aggravating or mitigating circumstances relating to personal characteristics of the defendant, his offense conduct, his criminal history, relevant conduct or other facts specific to the case at hand which led the court to conclude that the sentence imposed was fair and reasonable. Such reasons are essential to permit this court to review the sentence for reasonableness as directed by Booker. " U.S. v. Mares, 402 F.3d 511 (5th Cir. 2005)
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District Court Sentencing and Post Conviction Services
- Speaking Engagements/ Continuing Ed Seminars
VIew schedules and book an engagement on the Speaking Engagements page.
- Defense Sentencing Memos:
Telecommunications with attorney of record to gain direction and clarify facts; Review and assessment of defendant's case materials; Complete analysis of applicable case law in relation to Defendant's case; Completion of a written defense memorandum which assesses all possible mitigation and determines a reasonable sentence based upon supportive federal appellate case law. The attorney of record then edits the final brief and files it under his authority with the court prior to sentencing.
- Defense Sentencing Briefs:
Telecommunications with attorney of record to gain direction and clarify facts; Review and assessment of defendant's case materials; Complete analysis of applicable case law in relation to Defendant's case; Completion of a written defense memorandum which assesses all possible mitigation and determines a reasonable sentence based upon supportive federal appellate case law. The attorney of record then edits and files the final brief under his authority with the court prior to sentencing.
- Telephone Conferencing:
Review of the 3 basics (Indictment, PSR, Plea Agreement); A written outline and telephone conference with defense lawyer indicating a mitigated sentence based on supportive federal case law. No written memos forwarded for this service.
- Rule 32 - Changes in PSR:
Review of PSR. Commonly missed factors that later cause defendants to forgo custody alternatives, such as community custody, boot camp, the DAP program, half-way house release, etc. A written memo to defense attorney which details the corrections as well as every possible alternative for sentencing and post conviction remedies prior to the sentence.
- F.B.O.P. Designation
Preparing for Jail Time... A valid link to the prison system. The truth about receiving the most half-way house time, choosing a designation, succeeding in a prison transfer.
- Early Termination of Supervised Release:
Early Termination of Supervised Release... Free at last - Early release is possible in many cases. Check it out!
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Sentencing Appeal Services
- Defense Appeal Memos on Sentencing Issues:
Telecommunications with attorney of record to gain direction and clarify facts; Review and assessment of defendant's case materials including the sentencing transcript; Complete written analysis of applicable sentencing appeal issues based on the case at hand and on relevant, up to date case law and legislative changes. Written detail of relevant sentencing issues on appeal that can be directly used in the writing of the appellate briefs.The Standard of Review pursuant to Booker is now a “reasonableness” standard and therefore affording district court judges more discretion when mitigating sentences under 18USC § 3553(a).
- Defense Appeal Writing Services:
Same as above including draft of defense opening and reply brief which contain relevant case law.
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