Last week in Los Angeles, I met with a new client who had just been sentenced to 24 months in federal prison.
"I was told probation was a certainty, so I thought the sentence was either a joke or a threat. But I really received 24 months. I am still hoping this is a joke," he said.
For transparency, this client did a lot wrong. In this live YouTube video, I will cover two crucial mistakes he made at the beginning and end of his case.
It should come as no surprise that clients who do not work openly with their lawyers or show investment in their mitigation often receive longer federal prison sentences.
The court views these actions as a lack of remorse and unwillingness to take responsibility for one's actions.
When a client is engaged in their defense and works collaboratively with their lawyer, it demonstrates to the judge that they are taking the process seriously and are committed to showing how and why they are worthy of leniency.
On the flip side, a client who is uncooperative or appears disinterested in their own mitigation is seen as indifferent to the consequences they face.
The judge's role is to determine an appropriate sentence for the crime and the client's circumstances. A client's level of engagement and willingness to participate in their defense is a crucial factor the judge will consider when handing down the final sentence.
Clients who fail to work with their lawyers or invest in mitigating factors can expect to receive a harsher punishment.
Best,
Justin Paperny
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