White Collar Advice

He Won't Talk About the Victim—So I Did It for Him


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At sentencing, arguments based on personal hardship—like prison shortening your life expectancy—won't earn you credibility. One individual I spoke with planned to cite a study showing that two years in prison equals one year off a person's life. That kind of reasoning doesn't just fall flat—it can backfire. Judges want to see accountability, not self-pity. If you can't answer, "What would my victim say to me?"—you're not ready. Real mitigation starts with acknowledging the harm you caused and building a plan that reflects that understanding.

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White Collar AdviceBy Justin Paperny

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