5 Tips on Writing Character Letters to Influence the Judge in a Criminal Case.
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- Reference or character letters have great potential to influence the sentencing court. Judges review these letters before the sentencing hearing. Depending on the author and content, some letters are more easily dismissed than others.
1. Who Should be writing the letters? Family members, spouses, friends, community members. Letters from unexpected writers, including ex-employers, are always great to have.
2. Accountability. Focus on the defendant and not the conduct. Do not tell the judge that the person is innocent and could not have committed the crime. Do not tell the judge how much time in custody or fine the defendant deserves. Watch the tone and keep the message concise.
3. Community support is a crucial component of success. Specify specific examples of how you are willing to help the defendant.
4. Proper grammar and punctuation (children's letters are an exception). No more than 2-3 pages. Address the court, date, and sign. Explain your relationship to the defendant.
5. Do not write generic letters. Do not write multiple letters in the same font and format. Do not give letters to the probation, prosecution, or the court directly. Please have your attorney review the letters first.
I wish your loved one a fair outcome at the sentencing proceedings. If you are my client, you are welcome to ask for sample letters that I've compiled over the years. These letters are always confidential and identifying information is removed.
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The reason of their fatal acts against me, is, according to the lawyer who helped me 5%, that they found me difficult to manage and that I was too independent. This was never said to me. They have manipulated a false doctors note about "me" which is totally unlawful and quite preposterous, and can hardly have been read by a judge. Can I demand to know on what grounds the judge said I was to be put under guardianship and stolen everything? Do judges have to do as social security want, even if they are unlawful , immoral, unjust and inhumane? Evereyoone knows that guardianship is put on categories of quite different sorts than mine, and that a guardian is to be trustworthy, honest, suitable for and - accepted by the client. None pf this is the case, and he has not even met me, and not done anything at all for me.
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Thank you so much for your valuable knowledge in writing a character letter. I'm currently in the process of writing the most difficult letter of my life. My boyfriend is currently waiting to be since in federal court in my letter needs to be perfect making impact on the judge. This entire situation is HEARTBREAKING and unwarranted. Do you have any support groups for loved ones that you could recommend?
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Wow, a lot of great ideas for any type of character letter or referral, or letter of reccomendation. Thanks🤓
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Anton Vialtsin, Esq.
LAWSTACHE™ LAW FIRM | Criminal Defense and Business Law
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185 West F Street Suite 100-D
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 357-6677
What about a probation revocation hearing? After serving the full term but being short on court fines, went in to supposedly extend only to be arrested and told probation was revoked. Not a single violation prior, 5 years served of a 5 year probation sentence. I'm unable to afford a lawyer as I support my two kids but I have a whole community who would be willing to write letters.
You need to hire an attorney or go to your local bar association to seek pro bono counsel. The State may not use as the sole justification for imprisonment the poverty or inability of the probationer to pay the fine and to make restitution if he has demonstrated sufficient bona fide efforts to do so. You cannot be arrested unless your failure to pay is willful. Check Bearden v. Georgia, 461 U.S. 660 (1983).
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Anton Vialtsin, Esq.
LAWSTACHE™ LAW FIRM | Criminal Defense and Business Law
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San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 357-6677
What would be the correct way to address the judge or start off in the letter?.
My mom is incarcerated and needs this help so bad Ty
In a criminal case, can an officer's previous reports be used to show lack of credibility in report writing?
so are character letters only applicable after conviction? Can they be submitted before trial to influence that decision?
This is a great question! In federal court, judges are not permitted to participate in plea negotiations. So until trial or sentencing, the Judge will not know much about your criminal case and you will not have a chance to influence her decision. The United States Attorneys Office can however dismiss or negotiate cases before trial/sentencing. I often ask my clients for character letters to include in my mitigation packet to the prosecutor if my client has a shot at receiving an alternative disposition. Thank you for your comment and subscription!
Anton Vialtsin, Esq., E.I.
185 West F Street, Suite 100-D
San Diego, CA 92101
LAWSTACHE.com
619-357-6677
What about county, district, or state court? Is it more or less the same?
It will be definitely similar, however, California allows both sides to meet with the judge in chambers to discuss the case. It is often a good opportunity for your attorney to bring up good fact on your behalf to the judge. It is unlikely that the judge will accept any character letters, but your attorney can certainly mention them and even show them to the judge. Ultimate, the prosecution still holds the key to any alternatives. But you can plant a seed with the Court on your good deeds, history and characteristics, and post arrest rehabilitation. ~ Anton
Interesting, I assume this would also be different state to state depending on how each state handles criminal proceedings, correct?
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185 West F Street Suite 100-D
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 357-6677
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