White Collar Advice

Defendants: Is This Why You Don't Agree With Your Plea Agreement?


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A defendant called me—frustrated—because he didn't agree with his plea deal. Turns out, his lawyer barely knew the facts. Didn't understand how the business ran before things went wrong. Meanwhile, the U.S. Attorney saw him as a career criminal.

Here's the takeaway: You might not love your plea deal, but if your lawyer doesn't fully understand your story, how can he negotiate the best sentence? Write out your full history. Make sure your lawyer knows it inside and out.

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