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FEDERAL INDICTMENT: The Types of Sentences and Probation

The Types of Sentences and Probation

The information in this series and on PPRSUS.com (and PPRSUS Resources) is readily accessible and completely Free to all. Should you wish to engage my services, my Contact Info. is at the end.

I’m Dr. Marc Blatstein. I’ve been where you are and am here to help you on your journey. With work, I got my license reinstated and my career back. While I can’t make promises, preparing for your Presentence Interview (includes your Narrative, Release Plan, Character Letters, and Allocution) is an essential start for a successful journey. From my experience, these are both needed and helpful.

  • Then, preparing for release (or at least considering it) before your PSI is a step in the right direction. You may ultimately do something completely different, but having a Plan, a Daily Routine, and knowing what to expect on your first day is a good start.

My goal in this series is to provide you with the information you’ll need to survive and navigate these times because Knowledge and Preparation will help build back the Confidence you’ll need throughout this process.

Since you’ve heard that the FBI has been asking questions, their case against you is mostly complete, with a 98% Conviction Rate.

  • Delaying to act now is at your peril.
  • Hiring a legal team doesn’t just mean they have experience; they also need a proven track record of successfully defending cases like yours.
  • The choices you make today – will make a better tomorrow.
  • Should you have questions, please do not hesitate to call and consider engaging my services at 240.888.7778—this is your life.

Diversion programs?

  • Pre-trial detention programs vary by district and are determined by the local U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services, the district court, the federal public defender’s office, treatment or service providers, and other participant organizations.
  • Each U.S. Attorney’s Office develops its policies. The offender must admit their crime to the prosecutor and sign a written confession.
  • Only the prosecutor can decide if the diversion contract was fulfilled.
  • The diversion program often ends around twelve months, which might not be enough time for the offender to reform.

Three categories:

1)  Providing sentencing alternatives at the time of conviction;

2)  Providing sanctioning alternatives to revocation; and

3)  Reducing the future likelihood of recidivism.

Straight probation: even if you complete the probation, You’re still a Felon

  • “Deferred adjudication probation:” When you complete the probation, charges are dismissed
  • Split Sentence (serve time first): for defendants who fall into Zone C of the Federal Sentencing Table.
    •  In a “reverse split sentence,” the defendant is sentenced to probation, which may be followed by incarceration or if another crime is committed during Supervised Release.

Suspended Sentence: A postponed or delayed sentence often follows a plea bargain.

  • Violated probation: results in your probation being revoked.

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