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What is a Pre-Sentence Report?

On August 17, 2017
Atlanta Criminal Defense Attorney Blog | Law Firm Of Shein And Brandenburg, Federal Sentencing, pre-sentence report

A pre-sentence report is provided to a court before the sentencing of someone who has offended criminal rights. These reports are prepared by probation officers between a person’s conviction and the date that is set for sentencing. The purpose of these reports is to be used by judges in cases involving felonies. The reports are […]

Three Signs You Might be Able to Get Your Charges Reduced

On July 17, 2017
Criminal Charges Dismissed, criminal defense attorneys, Federal Plea And Sentencing Mitigation

Law enforcement in the state of Georgia frequently leads individuals to believe that every type of criminal violation is the same in how it impacts a person’s future, but this is rarely true. Crimes are classified as either felonies or misdemeanors, with felonies frequently resulting in more than one year in prison. Misdemeanors, however, often […]

Should I Appeal My Conviction Sentence?

On July 7, 2017
appeals process, Federal Criminal Defense, Sentence Reduction

Although you might feel that a sentence in a criminal case is an immovable challenge, there are still some options left for individuals, including an appeal. Some decisions, however, can be appealed if a conviction is unfair or a trial was improperly conducted. If there was any improper or unlawful element in your trial, it […]

Successful Decatur Pretrial Detention Release can Set the Tone for the Rest of the Federal Case

On April 25, 2017
criminal defense attorneys, Pre-Trial Detention, Pre-trial Proceedings, pretrial release

In June of 2016, lawyers prepared for a trial for several men charged in the fatal 2014 shooting at Macon’s Wings Cafe, according to The Telegraph. The lawyers hashed through pretrial issues during the hearing at the Bibb County courthouse. The crime in question, according to authorities, involved members of the Blacc Team and Gangster Disciples […]

Can I Petition My Case for Parole?

On April 7, 2017
Alternative Sentencing, criminal defense attorney, Parole

After a prisoner has spent even a short amount of time in jail, he or she may begin to wonder whether his or her release can happen sooner than expected. In these instances, many imagine petitioning for parole, going before a committee and pleading for their release. However, this option is not available to all […]

Stages of a Federal Criminal Case

On January 26, 2017
Criminal Defense, Federal Court, Federal Crime, Federal Trial

When beginning a federal criminal case, what often scares people the most is being unsure of what is to come, not only of the outcome but also the steps involved. This is a complex process and before you begin, you should have a complete understanding of federal criminal trials. Below is an order of events […]

Release from Imprisonment Pending an Appeal

On January 23, 2017
Alabama Criminal Appeals, Appeals, Bail, imprisonment

After a defendant is convicted and sentenced, the worry becomes time spent in imprisonment. What happens when a defendant has a case for an appeal? In some instances, defendants can be released from imprisonment on bail even after they have been convicted and sentenced, while they appeal their convictions. Rules of Detainment The federal rules […]

On December 27, 2016
Federal Appeals

On December 19, 2016, a federal appeals court overturned the convictions of former Massachusetts Probation Commissioner John O’Brien and two former deputies, Elizabeth Tavares and William Burke. In overturning these convictions, the Court ruled that the prosecutors failed to prove a scheme to favor politically connected job candidates was a federal crime. O’Brien, Tavares, and […]

On November 26, 2016
Federal Plea And Sentencing

In many criminal cases, the opportunity to take a plea will arise. This is inevitably a difficult decision for anyone to make. One must weigh the short and long term pros and cons of accepting a plea bargain. Therefore, it is imperative that a defendant understands the intricacies of taking a plea before entering into […]

On November 20, 2016
Criminal Defense, Rule 35, sentencing

You are the defendant in a federal criminal case awaiting your sentencing, having already been found guilty. The jury delivers the maximum sentence available and your body goes completely numb. Is this decision final? Is there any way that the sentence can be reduced? Yes. One possibility is through Rule 35. What is Rule 35? […]

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