WHITE COLLAR – INDICTED AND FACING PRISON: TRIAL, PLEA, or COOPERATION Are Strategic Decisions

TRIAL, PLEA, or COOPERATION Are Strategic Decisions

Hello, and thank you for tuning into the Seventh in my New Video series, INDICTED AND FACING PRISON: NOW WHAT?

My name is Marc Blatstein. In 2006, I was Indicted and pled guilty to a felony, and to call this a surreal experience for each one of us, is an understatement.

• My goal in this series is to provide you with the crucial information you’ll need to survive and navigate these I’ll provide you with a

new topic every day so that you can move forward with the Knowledge, Preparation, and Confidence you’ll need to get the best outcome.

• Since you know that the DOJ and Feds have been asking questions, their case against you is mostly complete. And, with a 98% Conviction Rate the odds are you’re going to prison.
• Knowledge is power, and now it’s in your Delaying to take the next step is at your peril. The consequences of inaction can be severe.
• Equally important is hiring a legal team that doesn’t just have experience but a proven track record of successfully defending cases like yours. Your future is at stake, and making the right choices now is crucial.

Trial or Plea. If you’re unsure, start off with Not Guilty, but if you know that you’re guilty, admitting this could result in a lesser sentence.

• Trials are expensive and involve hours of discovery @ Hundreds to Thousands $/Hr, not counting the trial –
• Understand that by the time you learn that the DOJ is knocking at your door, their Case is Mostly Complete, with a Conviction Rate of 98%, so ask your attorney how many cases like yours they have taken to trial (or appeal) and won.
• Unfortunately, our justice system is far from perfect, and just feeling that you are innocent (and You May BE INNOCENT) may not be enough. That said – if your case is strong – go to trial. But all is not lost, even if you lose.
• Do not alienate the judge because even with a guilty verdict, you can regroup and prepare for a Successful Outcome.
• A Plea will save you money in legal bills and possibly help at sentencing because the prosecutor won’t have to spend as much time preparing for a trial, and may yield a decreased sentence.

If you plead guilty and cooperate, this ‘may’ be beneficial. However, cooperating means providing substantial assistance based on what you have heard or seen, and you cannot lie.

Before cooperating, it is best to get a Proffer letter or agreement. A proffer letter is a legal agreement between a defendant, an attorney, and the government. The letter guarantees (kind of) the defendant’s immunity, meaning that the government cannot use any statements made during the meeting against you—unless you aren’t 100% truthful.

Trial: Prepare and go to trial, but do not anger the court. Remember that 0.4% may win at trial, so just feeling that you’re right may not be enough.

• Whether you elect to go to Trial or Plea, what you do next will impact your

If you’re already at this point and don’t have the time to wait for my future videos, give me a call, and we can discuss your situation one-on-one. Once again, my number is 240.888.7778.

Once you enter a plea, or if you’ve lost at trial, you still can prevail with a better outcome. This all depends on;

• What have you done with your time up until sentencing? Have you gotten a job, volunteered, cared for a loved one, or stayed at home doing nothing?
• Judges want to see if you’re working to rehabilitate yourself
• Were drugs (legal or illegal) involved in your crime: have you on your own enrolled in Narcotics Anonymous – You’ll need to obtain a verification document
• Was alcohol involved in your crime: have you on your own enrolled in Alcoholics Anonymous – You’ll need to obtain a verification document.
• If counsel feels that you need a mental health consult, be willing, as most white-collar crimes are done by those who are high-strung and may have undiagnosed mental issues.

Possible White-Collar Personality Types – Is This You?

1. You’re an exceptionally bright, high-functioning, and successful
2. Highly skilled, motivated, and worked long hours for money, promotions, and
3. You may be an obsessive-compulsive perfectionist, suffer from depression and anxiety, and have an overwhelming desire to be personally and financially
4. These desires may cause a generally law-abiding person to engage in inappropriate, illegal
5. According to the latest statistics by the U.S. Sentencing Commission, only 6 percent of inmates received downward departures for DIMINISHED CAPACITY (U.S.S.C. §5K2.13) – §5K2.13.
   • This is even though half of the inmates have symptoms of mental health.
   • This raises questions about whether judges are insensitive to mental health concerns or
   • Alternatively, the problem may lie with defense counsel, who may not fully investigate their client’s social and psychological history.

To engage my services or to have your concerns answered, Call me Today at 240.888.7778. This is my Cell and I personally answer and return all calls.

WHITE COLLAR – INDICTED AND FACING PRISON: When You Know – You Have a Problem

Hello, and thank you for tuning into my Video series, INDICTED AND FACING PRISON: NOW WHAT?

My name is Marc Blatstein. In 2006, I was Indicted and pled guilty to a felony. To call this a surreal experience is an understatement.

My goal in this series is to provide you with the crucial information you’ll need to survive and navigate these times. I’ll cover a new topic every day so you can move forward with the Knowledge, Preparation, and Confidence you’ll need to get the best outcome.

•  Since you know that the DOJ and Feds have been asking questions, their case against you is mostly complete. With a 98% conviction rate, the odds are that you may be going to prison.

Knowledge is power, and now it’s in your hands. Delaying taking the next step is at your peril. The consequences of inaction can be severe.

• Equally important is hiring a legal team with experience and a proven track record of successfully defending cases like yours. Your future is at stake, and making the right choices now is crucial.

When you learn,

• That there’s a Target letter or a request for you to appear before a grand jury,
• You hear Rumors from colleagues, staff, family, friends, or business associates,
• You get a visit at your home or place of employment
• If days, weeks, or months pass and nothing happens, you still have a problem.
• The DOJ is very deliberate about having abundant information to charge you before they raid your home, office, or both simultaneously. That was how it went with me.

 KNOWLEDGE and PREPARATION

• These are crucial to a successful outcome, and the odds are they will include some time in Prison.
• It’s OK to go to trial and lose – all is not lost – Why?

Preparation for your eventual interview

• Character Reference Letters:
  • For someone who has known you for a long time, this “was so out of character.”
  • Family support letters where they will hold you accountable- will not let you stray into the gray zone.
  • An employer willing to hire you after your release due to your Character and Skills – is a Great Letter.

Do not spend the days, weeks, or months waiting at home until sentencing.

• Getting a job (that pays anything), saving some $$ to pay down Restitution at sentencing – saving $100/ month working,
• Volunteering, or
• Taking care of a relative is what the judge wants to hear
• They do not want to hear that you’ve been at home watching TV or depressed.
• Don’t shop up at sentencing in a Porsche; start selling your vacation homes,

KNOWLEDGE 

• How you present yourself to your Probation Officer, who is responsible for interviewing and investigating you, is crucial because they have the ear of your Judge, so Be (Get) Prepared.
• That same officer will recommend your sentence and placement to your Judge.
• What are you doing to prepare for your Presentence Interview
• What prison do you and your attorney feel is best for you –make the placement request before and during the Interview (PSI),

To engage my services or to have your concerns answered, call me Today at 240.888.7778. This is my Cell, and I personally answer and return all calls.

Hello, and thank you for tuning into the Third Video in my New series, INDICTED AND FACING PRISON: NOW WHAT? A CONTINUATION OF MY 3 PART TOPIC OUTLINE

My goal in this series is to provide you with the crucial information you’ll need to survive and navigate these times. I’ll cover a new topic every day so you can move forward with the Knowledge, Preparation, and Confidence you’ll need to get the best outcome.

• Since you know that the DOJ and Feds have been asking questions, their case against you is mostly complete. And, with a 98% Conviction Rate the odds are (but not 100%) you may have to spend some time in prison. How much this depends on you.
• Knowledge is power, and now it’s in your hands. Delaying to take the next step is at your peril. The consequences of inaction can be severe.
• Equally important is hiring a legal team that doesn’t just have experience but a proven track record of successfully defending cases like yours. Your future is at stake, and making the right choices now is crucial.
• CHARACTER REFERENCE, LETTER
• RELEASE or REENTRY PLAN – MULTIPLE STAGES THAT GROW AND DEVELOP OVER TIME
• MEDICAL AND MENTAL HEALTHCARE
• Medications
• With the passing of The First Step Act in 2018, — for the first time,
• The Importance of Your Case Manager

If you’re already at this point and don’t have the time to wait for my future videos, call me, and we can discuss your situation one-on-one. Once again, my number is 240.888.7778.

• SECURITY LEVEL (RESTRICTION of MOVEMENT).
• FEDERAL PRISON CAMP (FPC) vs SATELLITE CAMP, FMC/Admin -> USP and Camp
• CAN you own a running business and work there after release?
• THE Importance of Understanding Your Judge What Is The ARRAIGNMENT
• STAKEHOLDERS
• HALFWAY HOUSE
• PROBATION, THIS TIME WHILE ON SUPERVISED RELEASE
• INSURANCE IN PRISON
• Keeping your own records is like having Insurance – You hope you don’t need it – Until you do

To engage my services or to have your concerns answered, Call me Today: 240.888.7778. This is my Cell and I personally answer and return all calls.

WHITE COLLAR – INDICTED AND FACING PRISON: INDICTED AND FACING PRISON: FUTURE VIDEO TOPICS I WILL COVER – PART II

Hello, and thank you for tuning into my New WHITE-COLLAR Video Series:  INDICTED AND FACING PRISON: NOW WHAT?

My goal in this series is to provide you with the crucial information you’ll need to survive and navigate these times. I’ll cover a new topic every day so you can move forward with the Knowledge, Preparation, and Confidence you’ll need to get the best outcome.

• Since you know that the DOJ and Feds have been asking questions, their case against you is mostly complete. With a 98% Conviction Rate, the odds are you may have some time in prison. How much depends on you.
• Knowledge is power, and now it’s in your hands. Delaying to take the next step is at your peril. The consequences of inaction can be severe.
• Equally important is hiring a legal team that doesn’t just have experience but a proven track record of successfully defending
  cases like yours. Your future is at stake, and making the right choices now is crucial.

THE PRESENTENCE INTERVIEW
UNDERSTANDING THE INFLUENCE YOUR PROBATION OFFICER HAS WITH THE COURT
PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION AND BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

1. Divorce Decree
2. Financial Records
3. School Diplomas, Your highest education level completed, Professional Diplomas, and any Trade or Occupational
Certification(s).
4. Marriage Certificate
5. Naturalization papers
6. Draft Registration card
7. Car Registration papers
8. Military Discharge certificate
9. Birth or baptismal certificate
9. Immigration papers or passport
10. Employment verification (pay stubs)

If you’re already at this point and don’t have the time to wait for my future videos, call me, and we can discuss your situation one-on-one. Once again, my number is 240.888.7778.

11. Character Letters of Recommendation
12. Military Disability information (C-number)
13. Income Tax reports for the last three years (or more if requested)
14. Outstanding Detainers and Immigration Issues Resolved Before the Presentence Interview
15. Proof of residence (rent receipts, property, mortgage papers, etc.)
16. Professional papers (COPIES: Social Security Card, Drivers’ License, and Birth Certificate.)
17. Medical Records, Hospital – Surgical – Pathology and Blood Lab Reports, Copies of X-ray, MRI, CT, Ultrasound, PET Scans, EEG, EKG reports (on Flash Drives or CDs), Prescriptions for Medications and Medical Devices.
19) The Presentence Report (PSR) is The Crucial document at sentencing – Provided to the Probation Officer 1-2 weeks before the Presentence Interview
23) NARRATIVE = PSR
76) YOUR STORY IS A SUMMARY OF YOUR LIFE UNTIL TODAY, WHAT HAPPENED – WHAT WAS THE TRIGGER THAT CAUSED YOU TO BREAK THE LAW

To engage my services or to have your concerns answered, Call me Today: 240.888.7778. This is my cell, and I will personally answer and return your calls.