Before-Sentencing
No person wants to hear that government agencies have launched an investigation. Ordinarily, people hire lawyers to help them through such challenging times. Still, a person should learn about the system, and develop strategies that may lead to better outcomes. The articles below may help.
Read Before Sentencing:
| Number | Topic | Annotation | Updated |
| 10 | Calculator | Projected Release Date This calculator will prove helpful for people who want to get an idea of when the BOP will calculate a release date. | 01/24/24 |
| 9 | Designations | Learn about Designations in the BOP The more a person understands how the BOP will designate a person, the better a person can prepare to get to the prison that will lead to the best outcome. | 10/09/22 |
| 8 | PSR Preparation | Get resources to Prepare for Presentence Investigation Report The presentence investigation report will influence the sentencing hearing, the time in prison, and access to programs that can lead to a higher level of liberty. Learn how to prepare. | 7/14/22 |
| 7 | Mitigation Arc | Understand the Mitigation Arc Learn about every stage to sow seeds for a better outcome. Early decisions can open opportunities for an earlier release date. | 6/30/22 |
| 6 | Federal Judge Stephen Bough | US District Court Judge Stephen Bough Offers Guidance on Sentencing We spoke with US District Court Judge Stephen Bough to help others learn how they can prepare before sentencing. | 6/12/22 |
| 5 | Federal Judge Mark Bennett | US District Court Judge Mark Bennett Offers Guidance on Sentencing Learn from Federal Judge Mark Bennett, who speaks with us about how to prepare before sentencing. Learn how to create better mitigation strategies. | 6/12/22 |
| 4 | RDAP Intro | Residential Drug Abuse Program (RDAP) Intro Learn about the only program in the Bureau of Prisons that authorizes an administrative time cut, which differs from good-time credit and Earned Time Credit. | 06/12/22 |
| 3 | First Step Act | Advice on First Step Act from Former Director of the Bureau of Prisons We interviewed the former director of the Bureau of Prisons as part of our subject-matter expert series. Learn how to use the First Step Act to your advantage. | 6/10/22 |
| 2 | Federal Probation | What to know about US Federal Probation (with Subject Matter Expert) Interview with Chris Maloney, retired US Chief of Probation for two separate jurisdictions. | 6/7/22 |
| 1 | Sentencing Guidelines | Basics on Sentencing Guidelines Insight into the sentencing guidelines, with links to additional resources. | 6/1/22 |
