Any person facing a sentencing hearing in the Bureau of Prisons should learn about the designation process. That way, a person can start sowing seeds that may influence where he or she will serve the term. Getting “Designated in the Bureau of Prisons” The federal Bureau of Prisons confines … [Read more...] about Designation Basics
Allocution at Sentencing Hearing
Any person facing a criminal charge should think about mitigation at various stages, including the day of sentencing. We’ve published several articles in hopes of helping people understand this concept. Always remember that it’s never too early, and it’s never too late to sow seeds for the best … [Read more...] about Allocution at Sentencing Hearing
Our Ecosystem
About Earning Freedom Earning Freedom, a California corporation, operates a series of entities to help improve outcomes of America’s criminal justice system—and to keep people from going into the system at all. Our current entities include: Prison Professors Charitable CorporationThrough our … [Read more...] about Our Ecosystem
Statement of Reasons
During the sentencing hearing, a federal judge will create a document known as the Statement of Reasons to memorialize reasons why he made decisions. People should learn more about this Statement of Reasons, as it will influence administrative proceedings in the Bureau of Prisons—and potentially, … [Read more...] about Statement of Reasons
Loss Amounts in Sentencing Guidelines
Understanding Loss Amounts in Sentencing Guidelines What should people know about the Federal Sentencing Guidelines §2B1.1 “Loss Table if authorities charged them with a white-collar crime?” Our team at Prison Professors believes that anyone facing a sentencing hearing should develop a … [Read more...] about Loss Amounts in Sentencing Guidelines
The Presentence Investigation Report
Get Started by Preparing Listen to Audio Podcast After a person pleads guilty or is found guilty, the presentence investigation will be the next step. For more details, check out Rule 32 of the U.S. Rules of Criminal Procedure in the federal system. Each state system has a similar … [Read more...] about The Presentence Investigation Report
Federal Prison for Rudy Giuliani and Matt Gaetz?
Rudy Giuliani, Matt Gaetz, and Federal Prison Is there countdown to federal prison for Rudy Giuliani and Matt Gaetz? Recent events indicate that the answer is yes. Many major newspapers have reported the following: Investigators executed a search warrant on Rudy Giuliani’s residence and … [Read more...] about Federal Prison for Rudy Giuliani and Matt Gaetz?
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Consulting Topics NumberTopicAnnotationUpdated029DesignationDesignation Basics in the Bureau of PrisonsLearn steps you can take to influence the process of designation in the Bureau of Prisons. If you understand the process, you can take steps to influence the process in your … [Read more...] about Consulting Menu