White Collar Advice

This Sentencing Red Flag Got a Harsh Response from a Federal Judge


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After prison, I spent time in Los Angeles courtrooms, studying how judges sentence people. One moment stuck with me: a defendant praised his education and community service, urging the judge not to send him to prison. But he ignored the victims. The judge cut him off—"I'm not sentencing your résumé. I'm sentencing you." The lesson? Judges care about accountability, not just accomplishments. Let your lawyer highlight your achievements. You should focus on remorse, lessons learned, and the harm you caused.

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White Collar AdviceBy Justin Paperny

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