THE PRESENTENCE INTERVIEW; MAY IMPACT YOUR RELEASE DATE – NO GUARANTEES, SORRY.

THE PRESENTENCE INTERVIEW ⇒  THE PRESENTENCE REPORT Is your referral to the Judge and then into the BOP The Probation Officer, as he/she drafts The Presentence Report based on what they learn from you and their investigation. The Judge, as we all know, he/she uses at sentencing, The BOP uses THE PRESENTENCE REPORT as a Referral for placement, based on your clients: Medical […]

THE SENTENCING HEARING: YOUR CLIENT’S CHANCE TO ADVOCATE FOR THEMSELVES – WITH THEIR JUDGE

Today, Is Your Client Prepared to Speak with Their Judge? What is the ‘1’ Thing that Differentiates Them from Everyone Else Entering Their Judge’s Courtroom? Your Sentencing Hearing is a pivotal moment that could profoundly impact your future. You need to recognize that the Judge has already assessed your Presentence Report, which was created by your […]

MEDICAL TREATMENT AND REHABILITATION IN FEDERAL PRISON | The Federal Lawyer 1/2021

The Critical Role of the Presentence Report Dr. MARC BLATSTEIN, D.P.M.; FAY F. SPENCE, J.D.; E.J. HURST II, J.D.; AND MAUREEN BAIRD The Federal Lawyer January/February 2021 Prisoners have a constitutional right to: Adequate medical care, But what that means and how to get needed treatment is often not well understood by attorneys representing criminal defendants. […]

Sam Bankman (FTX) – Could face lifetime: Personal Narrative Only Option?

Sam Bankman was charged with multiple counts of conspiracy: wire- commodities- securities fraud, and campaign finance violations.  In December, Bankman-Fried was arrested in the Bahamas and charged with wire fraud, securities fraud, and money laundering, among other things; ·        defrauding FTX investors. ·       extradited to the US and released on a $250 million bond  with […]

You’re the FBI Target

You’re the FBI Target 5 Areas You Must Advocate For Yourself   PREPARATION = SURVIVAL If You Suspect You’re The Target of a Federal Investigation | Before The Presentence Interview (PSI) | After The PSI – But Before The Sentencing Hearing | After Sentencing or You’re Already Incarcerated | There Are Still Things We Can […]