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Sam Bankman (FTX) – Could face lifetime: Personal Narrative Only Option?

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Sam Bankman was charged with multiple counts of conspiracy: wire- commodities- securities fraud, and campaign finance violations.
 In December, Bankman-Fried was arrested in the Bahamas and charged with wire fraud, securities fraud, and money laundering, among other things;
·        defrauding FTX investors.
·       extradited to the US and released on a $250 million bond  with an ankle bracelet, and
·       submit to mental health counseling
 
Sam Bankman’s bail dwarfs other federal white-collar bonds.
·       Bernie Madoff posted a $10 million bond while awaiting trial on his multibillion-dollar Ponzi scheme.
·       Jeff Skilling, former Enron CEO, posted a $5 million bond, while
·       Elizabeth Holmes, Theranos founder, posted a scant $500,000.
A trial date is expected in the Southern District of New York.
·       Caroline Ellison and Gary Wang, two former top executives at Bankman-Fried’s companies,
·       have pleaded guilty to several fraud charges and FTX co-founder Gary Wang and former Alameda Research co-CEO Caroline Ellison are cooperating with federal prosecutors in the investigation.

 He will face his next hearing, presided over by Judge Ronnie Abrams, in New York City on Jan. 3., where he’ll enter his plea and be arraigned.

Typical questions – do not apply:
1: shortest time, and
2: How to get out of prison altogether.
Sam Bankman can’t leave all of the sentencing mitigation decisions up to his lawyer – These decisions are made jointly – as jail time could be a lifetime.
But they do not have to be.
Interviews with Federal Judges tell us;
·        Judge Bough discounts some of what lawyers say because they’re paid to do so.
·        Judge Pearson– approaching sentencing should be with the seriousness of a job.  What happened in your life that led to this courtroom.”
·        Judge Boulware said, “The order of decision-making should be: 
1: Defendant,
2: Lawyer,
3: Friends and family.
…too many defendants get this order wrong.”
Sam’s options:
Spend  time with introspection, because
·        It is/was his company,
·        He’s responsible for all decisions made
·        He is responsible for his own actions: between all of his interviews, defending and deflecting his actions in the public domain is now, ‘on the record’.
He has a real legal challenge, comparing;
His bond: 250 M 
  • Bernie Madoff = $10 million, with ~ 100Yrs
  • Jeff Skilling, former Enron CEO, = $5 million
  • Elizabeth Holmes, = $500,000, ~ 11.5 years
If he insists on Trial, the odds are against him, especially as his ‘2 lieutenants’ have already pleaded Guilty and are cooperating.
That only leaves a Plea Bargain –
  • Leave most of the Law work, to his attorneys
Consider sentence Mitigation Experts, starting after the guilty hearing
OTHERWISE, STARTING AT 30 YEARS OLD – IS A LONG TIME TO FACE IN PRISON
…and there are no guarantees either way.

Take Ownership of Your Defense – What Happens When You Don’t

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Take Ownership of Your Defense – What Happens When You Don’t

I wanted to do this podcast on a phone call that I had earlier this morning. Someone who has a disease and is on medication., and yet his attorney had not prepared all his medical records – or any of his medical records for his PSR and sentencing hearing.

Hello and welcome My name is Marc Blatstein – and I’m the Physician who found Physician Presentence Report Service (PPRS)

Speaking with him this morning, I was taken aback to learn that: he had already been sentenced. Here I was trying to ask questions and learn how it was he was sentenced with an incomplete pre-sentence report. – That didn’t make any sense.

But. If the information I learned was accurate, his presentence report was incomplete.

The person’s main concern was that his medication did not appear available on the BOP online Formulary. Initially, I must give credit to this gentleman and his wife (who is in school to be a nurse practitioner). They recognized that the medication was not on the formulary, which is not an easy thing to read.

As he was to surrender in the next 45-60 days, my recommendations were to meet with his treating physician to:

·        Get copies of “all” his records

·        Copies of his prescriptions

·        Review the BOP Formulary with his physician to see if there were any acceptable medications to substitute.

·        If Yes, he needs to get a copy of this new notification regarding a medication change, due to the BOP Formulary

  • Get a hard copy of the prescription and fill it.

·        If No, and this is a Continuity of Care and/or life-threatening issue, then appearing in court at the Sentencing Hearing is preferred as Judges would usually like to question the Specialist. The challenge – he has already been sentenced, so I suppose he will call me back…

While I hope this Case Is rare, it points out that every defendant, once you’re indicted, needs to take ownership of all aspects of their defense. 


Then Be honest with yourself (and your attorney) regarding all the facts of the case, then, start interviewing attorneys.

·        Ask for referrals to see speak to some happy clients, then.

·        Ask to read some of their sentencing memorandums, in cases like yours. 

·        The goal is to see if they’re the same or if each is individualized – In the same Criminal defense space.

·        If the attorney says this is private information, which is understandable.

·        You agree, and then request that they block out all personal information.

Then you just can’t assume that the attorney is going to do everything right – which is why I am doing this podcast.

  • This must be a partnership with your attorney.

 

So, what does that mean? This partnership extends into preparation for the Presentence Interview, which will impact your future.

The short version is that the probation officer’s responsibility is to Interview you., Investigate, and then draft the Presentence Report (PSR). 

  • They then provide that PSR to the judge, along with their recommendations for your sentence and placement.

 

Part I) How do you take Ownership?
First. Your attorney 

Reaches out to learn who your probation officer is, and then contact them.

Assume that the probation officer has Googled you &/or spoken to the prosecutor. Because if they have, then they may already have a bias Against you,

Why, because the Justice Department has already released all the information about you that makes you look horrible.

1st           So this first step, your attorney reaching out to the PO Sets the Tone 

  • For Your Defense, it allows them to hear from
  • you first before they’ve been 
  • tainted by others’ perceptions of who you are. 

This allows them to make their case regarding their defense strategy, on the record – to the PO. This is followed by a very organized, detailed letter that details this strategy.

They will also Ask the probation officer:

  • what documents they will need at the time of the interview.
  • What date is best for them to do the pre-sentence interview?
  • And what is their final dictation Deadline date to have their official pre-sentence report due to their supervisor?

2nd          Review with your legal team that all the information you have collected, to ensure all your background information is available and accurate

3rd         The PO has scored your Public Safety Factors (PSF), Management Variables, Criminal History Score, Offense Level (current charges), and FSA Programs,

  • Be prepared, so should you and your attorneys

4th          RDAP Eligible, Then INCLUDE It.

5th          Don’t try for a CARE LEVEL III or IV unless it is required because it houses both violent and non-violent offenders

Part II) How do you take Ownership?
You, as the defendant has jobs.

1st           You must collect All of your biographical background information.

Copies of all your medical and mental healthcare records and your physician’s contact information (name, Phone number, address, e-mail.)

Copies of all surgery reports, medication prescriptions, and medical devices.

·        If you’ve had any hospitalizations, copies of those records.

·        If you’ve had any sort of laboratory blood test, copies of those, or X-rays, CT scans, MRI scans, PET scans, or ultrasounds, all of those will have reports associated with them. You need to get copies of everything. 

  • You should also get them on CDs.

·        While you’re doing this, it’s been my impression that most people don’t have a copy of their medical records. Therefore, it would be simpler if you asked for two copies of everything from each provider of all these documents.

 

Next, you will have to get copies of your birth certificate, driver’s license, Social Security card, and passport.

Also, the highest level of education that you’ve achieved, if you’ve been in the military, what’s the highest rank you had, and what type of discharge? Any certificates – include them.

 

Character reference letters. 

Those writing character reference letters (or references about your character) must include that they know you’re facing a criminal charge.

  • They should reference good deeds that they have seen you do, tutoring, and volunteering.
  • It also could be letters from former employers who say they know you are willing to rehire you. A VERY BIG DEAL

2nd          Your Personal Narrative – takes work, and starts with writing your life story, the good, the bad, and the ugly.

  • If it starts a book, great, it will be re-written, multiple times and distilled until it represents

·        You- YOUR REMORSE TO THE VICTIMS – HOW YOU GOT TO THIS POINT = NOT TO BE REPEATED

 

3rd          Reentry Planning: Starts now, extending through the prison, RRC, and supervised release

When I was sentenced – I WAS UNPREPARED

This is why I was concerned during this conversation, and my recommendations were simple:

·        Meet with your doctor and let them review the BOP Formulary Drug List for a substitution

  • Get copies of all of his medical records, lab tests, surgery reports, physician contact information, and all of the X-Rays, CTs, MRIs, Ultrasounds, and any other scans both in a report form and on CDs
  • Put them in a big envelope, labeled legal mail for his surrender

·        Don’t forget about Your Personal Narrative and Allocution

 

This is why it’s important to participate in your defense – I sympathize with those who like me, were “The deer in Headlights”

  • But the “Symbolic Act” of participating in your defense, that
  • “taking back Control” will begin to slowly build the Confidence back that made you the success that you are

REMEMBER – THIS IS TEMPORARY
Dr. Blatstein
240.888.7778

COMMENTS

You’re The Target of The FBI – Surrendering During COVID 2022/2023

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You’re The Target of The FBI – Surrendering During COVID 2022/2023

 

FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO WILL BE SURRENDERING DURING WINTER 2022/2023

COVID ALONG WITH THE FLU/INFLUENZA MAY BE PRESENT AT YOUR FACILITY

 

YOU CAN CHECK THIS OUT FIRST BY GOING TO THE BOP WEBSITE AT BOP.GOV

WHEN YOU GET THERE, YOU WILL LOOK FOR THE BOP COVID CURRENT MODIFIED OPERATION LEVELS, THEN LOOK FOR YOUR PRISON

 

IN 2020 THE WORLD WAS CAUGHT BY SURPRISE, BUT BETWEEN ISOLATION, MASKS, AND VACCINES, HERE IN THE US, WE’VE MANAGED TO COME THROUGH IT.

 

All prisons and jails, being closed-in environments, are perfect breeding grounds for viruses. Through the 2020/2021 COVID epidemic there were a few wardens who did a great job at protecting their inmates and staff alike.

 

ALONG WITH THE OTHER ITEMS I’VE COVERED THAT YOU VAN BRING WITH YOU [SEE MY WEBSITE: PPRSUS.com]

If you have had all your COVID vaccines and boosters, bring verification

If you haven’t, that’s ok too.

If you had your Flu Shot, bring verification.

Should your warden be overly cautious in instituting precautions, be grateful. It is better to err on the side of caution.

Through your preparation of the PSR, the Judge has already seen YOUR COMPLETE MEDICAL Record, which should be at the Prison.

At this point, I cannot tell you if you will be put into an isolation cell, but as of this recording 12/10/2022, that may not be necessary.

Hello and welcome My name is Marc Blatstein – and I’m the Physician who found Physician Presentence Report Service (PPRS)

My focus in creating The Physician Presentence Report Service

Is ALWAYS – Being Prepared

 

Learn From My Mistakes – So you Don’t Make Yours

I’ve been in practice for 30+ years, which was unfortunately interrupted by an early 6 am knock at my front door, and a 2nd at 8 am at my podiatric medical practice – all for a problem that I created.

 

As a result,

I Plead Guilty to a Felony, was convicted of a federal White-Collar crime, and was sentenced to time in the BOP.

After my release, and several years of hard work, my license was, restored in full in 2010.

Around that time

·        I chose to use my skills in medicine

·        with my understanding of the BOP

·        to assist those of you,

·        who like me,

·        find themselves facing our Criminal Justice System.

 

While I found myself totally UNPREPARED

I Made It A Point;

TO PROVIDE YOU WITH THE RESOURCES SO YOU

WILL BE PREPARED- BECAUSE

IN PRISON – AS IN LIFE

PREPARATION = SURVIVAL

 

WHILE YOUR STAY IN PRISON WILL BE TEMPORARY (and At times uncomfortable)

The Goal Is To Be Productive and

Keep It as Short as Possible

Surrendering To The BOP During COVID Modified Operation Levels

Quarantine: Levels: #1, 2, or 3

•        Even though Level 1 is the Lowest,

  • Masks may be required, (remember that the flu is another complication this yr. as we were isolated since 2/2020), but otherwise, all appears to be functioning normally

•        If you’re designated to a facility that is under Operational Level 2 or 3

  • These may require that additional CDC prevention guidelines be followed

•        Here the Warden is Responsible for determining his ‘operation level’, and these levels will vary around the BOP.

 

You could be in Quarantine 2-4 weeks, 

•        Remember in the Big Picture –THIS IS TEMPORARY

•        Now preparing for 1-4 weeks in a cell – You Will Be Bored

•        Think about Books – Books You Can Learn From:

•        Make a list of books you’d like to read – START SENDING THEM TWO DAYS BEFORE YOU ARRIVE,

•         Create a Pre-Set schedule for each friend and family member – and it’s cheaper for all

•        Getting too many books at once could get you in trouble

  • Ask family & friends to each send books from the list, 2 books at a time

•        When you get to the Camp, or Low

  • After you make friends, ask them, to ask their family, to call yours and let them know you are OK, if you haven’t been able to make a call or get to the BOP email system

 

Hardback – from Amazon, Softback – from home

1.      Marco Polo’s “Travels”,

2.      Martin Luther King’s “Letter from Birmingham Jail”,

3.      Nelson Mandela’s Autobiography

4.      The Three Laws of Performance, By Steve Zaffron

5.      Rich Dad, Poor Dad, by Robert T. Kiyosaki

6.      How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie

7.      The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: STEPHEN R COVEY

8.      The Power of Habit: by Charles Duhigg

9.      Steve Jobs  by Walter Isaacson

10.   The Gift, Dr. Edith Eva Eger

… these are all a great place to start and should continue throughout your stay

BOP Rules:

Inmates may also receive up to five magazines (no sexually explicit material) or paperback books per day.

Paperback books sent in a package (from home)

·        must have the contents clearly annotated on the outside of the box

·        (IE… 5 paperback books enclosed in accordance with BOP policy), and

·        only the books may be in the package.

·        From The BOP, Books, magazines, and photos are the basic items that an inmate may receive from family and friends.

Hard-covered books:

·        (no padded covers, no enclosed CD/DVD) and/or newspapers

·        only from a publisher, distributor, or bookseller (IE… Amazon.com, Walden Books.com).

Not Authorized,

Blank journals, diaries, address books, daily planners, card stock, construction paper, hobby craft materials, or sketchbooks

·        Inmates also cannot receive any food items, clothing, or electronic media (CDs, DVDs, flash drives, etc…).

You’re Now The Target of The FBI – You Have A Choice.

PREPARATION • SELF-ADVOCACY • REENTRY PLANNING

SUCCESSFUL ⇒ LIFE AFTER RELEASE

Consultations are on me.

Thank you! Marc

240.888.7778

DrMB@PPRSUS.com

Physician Presentence Report Service

No matter where you are in The Process, there are things we can do

* No Physician,  Attorney, or Consultant can promise any outcomes.

MORE THAN WHISPERS – You’re Target #1, The FBI’s Coming

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You’re Target #1, The FBI’s Coming

It’s MORE THAN WHISPERS 

You’re Going to  Prison, – There is no way to Dress this up – BUT

If the Rumors and whispers that the FBI is poking around are true…

I’d take that seriously

HELLO AND WELCOME, MY NAME IS MARC BLATSTEIN AND I AM THE PHYSICIAN WHO FOUNDED THE PHYSICIAN PRESENTENCE REPORT SERVICE

AFTER 30+ years IN PRACTICE

MY MORNING WAS interrupted by the feds at 6 am knock at my front door, and a 2nd at 8 am at my medical practice – interrupting my patients and staff, all for a problem that I created.

As I was Guilty, – I Plead to a Felony and was convicted of a federal White-Collar crime, and was sentenced to time in the BOP as a Justice-Impacted Person.

After my release, and several years of hard work, my license was fully restored in 2010.

Around that time;

·        I chose to use my skills in medicine

·        with my understanding of the BOP

·        to assist those of you,

·        who like me,

·        find themselves facing our Criminal Justice System.

 

While I found myself totally UNPREPARED

I Made It My Mission

TO PROVIDE YOU WITH THE RESOURCES

That You Will Need

SO, YOU’LL BE PREPARED- BECAUSE

 

IN PRISON – AS IN LIFE

PREPARATION = SURVIVAL

WHILE YOUR STAY IN PRISON WILL BE TEMPORARY (and a bit UNSETTLING)

 

The Goal Is To Be Productive

FOLLOW YOUR REENTRY PLAN

and

Get Home As Soon As Possible

So let’s get to it!

 

If you’re hearing FBI whispers,

•        Start interviewing attorneys, ask questions, get references,

•        Sentencing Memorandum, ask to read samples written for previous clients, are they boilerplate?

•        Then, be honest with your attorney, and yourself – no surprises.

 

PSI Preparation is crucial – You Are your best and only Advocate

Ask yourself: 

•        Do you have confidence in your defense?

•        Do you need additional team partners who are specialized in,

  • Sentencing Mitigation, Allocution, Personal Narrative, and Reentry Release Planning Advocacy

•        All Before Your Presentence Interview

 

If Not, there are No Redo’s ⇒ this is Your Future ⇒ Speak up now

 

PREPARATION and SELF-ADVOCACY are your CORE VALUES

 

PREPARATION:

•        Attorney Interview, Working together – must be a Joint Defense

  • Decision #1: Trial or Plea

•        PRACTICE: Your Allocution (& Memorandum), for the Sentencing Hearing

  • Your Personal Narrative could take a month+ to write
  • The Memorandum is given by your Attorney

•        Your Presentence Interview (PSI)

  • Know Your Narrative → weave it into your conversation with your PO, for placement into your Presentence Report (PSR), which is now complete.

 

SELF-ADVOCACY:

•        Relies on the skills that made you successful, some being “Self-Motivated”

•        At your Attorneys request, your Personal Narrative was included in Your PSR

•        Reentry Planning

•        Sentence Mitigation Strategies are employed Before Sentencing, and During Incarceration

YOUR PREPARATION

Working Together With Your Attorney At Every Stage

 

1st) Be honest with your attorney, about everything –

•        Plea or Trial – Nobody wants surprises

 

2nd) Your PSI, needs to include everything about you.

•        In addition to all your Biographical Background information

•        Medical, Character References, Education, Legal, Etc.

•        Your attorney has connected with your PO before your Interview to;

  • get a “pulse” on how much they know, to
  • present their case/defense strategy
  • and learn the date the PO must have their final PSR completed

•        RDAP (if applicable), Include it now

•        If is not there, and you need it later to reduce your time, that may be a big lift.

•        Compassionate Release (medical issues, transplant, medications (physician testimony)

•        FSA Programs, your attorney will be able to review or know your PSF, and if any of the applicable programs apply;

•        Autism, Borderline Personality Disorder, Anger Management, etc.

•        Your Personal Narrative needs to be finished before your interview so;

•        That you know it, cold, and discuss it in 1st person with your P.O.

•        It should be able to be, copy-pasted, directly into the P.O., PSR

•        This Is  Your Story: In Written and/or Video Format3rd) Time must be allowed for the development of your Personal Narrative, with assistance

 

4th) The PSR is Now Complete and should Include all the Above, including your Personal Narrative – which Judges want to see.

 

5th) Time is spent practicing for your sentencing hearing with your attorney regarding,

1.     If the Judge is aggregable, due to your allocution, and departs below the guidelines

2.     If RDAP is applicable now  is when your attorney can ask for it to be put into the order, and if the judge agrees, then

3.     Politely, also request for 1 specific BOP prison, based on that RDAP program – using this as an example (camp eligible < 10 years), to also be put into the order.

  • Further, should the BOP not be able to do so,
    1. The BOP could notify the court in writing
    2. Why they couldn’t make this placement?

SELF-ADVOCACY

Allocution – Your Personal Narrative

Listen To What Federal Judges Have To Say

THE FEDERAL LAWYER • September/October 2019, VIEWS FROM THE BENCH, Own the Mistake and Demonstrate Sincere Remorse

Judge Richard G. Kopf of the District of Nebraska,

Judge Jon D. Levy of the District of Maine in Portland,

Judge Patti Sarris of the District of Massachusetts

Judge Cynthia A. Bashant;

Judge Morrison C. England Jr;…one of the biggest mistakes defense lawyers can make is not having their client answer the question…

Judge Lawrence C. O’Neill,

Judge James K. Bredar—says he comes out on the bench with a sentence already in mind. “Allocution, however, changes this when I see the defendant has insight into the harm he has done.”

 

NACDL, The Champion • March 2011, Heartstrings or Heartburn:  A Federal Judge’s Musings On Defendants’ Right and Rite of Allocution,

Judge Mark Bennett; A Good Allocution Can Be Beneficial

 

What Federal Judges Want To Hear:

We’re interested in a defendant who has the capability of introspection and who has come to grips with the impact of his offense on others…

 

“No punishment will be enough. If I could go back and change everything, I would.”

 

I am persuaded that the defendant is sincere and demonstrates insight into the crime.

   

Allocution is very important, “I like to have a conversation with the defendant,”…

  

I want him to apologize to the victim and his or her family, particularly if they are in the courtroom.

   

“Allocution, however, changes this when I see the defendant has insight into the harm he has done,” when I see the defendant has insight into the harm he has done”

   

“I am looking for remorse and insight as to why he did what he did and what he is doing to make sure that it doesn’t happen again.

  

“It’s very important that lawyers prepare a client for allocution, even if they have gone to trial, and do the job that they are retained to do.”

 

Start paying restitution, even $25/mo, and don’t show up at court in a $900/ month luxury car.

Consultations are on me.

Thank you! Marc
240.888.7778
Physician Presentence Report Service

No matter where you are in The Process, there are things we can do

* No Physician,  Attorney, or Consultant can promise any outcomes.

Good Time Credit | 2nd CHANCE ACT | FIRST STEP ACT, ALL HELP 👉​Early Release

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GOOD TIME CREDIT (GTC)

This video is a straightforward explanation of Good Time Credit.

 

For a personal, one-on-one call with me to discuss your current issue, or that of a loved one,  give me a call (240.888.7778). If I am unable to answer, please leave a brief message, as I personally return all of my calls. Marc Blatstein

We are not Attorneys; You Need Legal Representation.

Available to all incarcerated persons,

But not to those serving life or a 1-year-1 day sentence.

Good Time Credit is changed from 47 to 54 days per year,
off Their Imposed Sentence

The Prison Litigation Reform Act (PLRA), per BOP Policy,

To Get Good Time Credit, you must either have the following;

1) earned your GED or,

2) made satisfactory progress toward reaching your GED and

3) Avoid disciplinary infractions.

Good Time credit can be taken away after being given,

But only for ‘good cause’, and only in these ‘two examples:

1st) For e.g., riot, food strike, work stoppage, etc., or

2nd) Misbehavior, where the BOP only learned about it – after the good time was given.

 

Families Against Mandatory Minimums (FAMM) Calculation

“…for every year of imprisonment: you can earn up to 54 days of credit against AGAINST EVERY YEAR – UP FRONT YEARLY.

(“Term of Imprisonment” is widely understood as meaning the sentence of imprisonment imposed by the judge.)”

Example: Simply put:

For someone in the federal system serving a term of 5 years (THAT EQUALS 1826 days, including an extra day for a leap year), with

With Excellent Conduct, with, and only if he/she earns all possible good time.

Federal sentences are to be served at approximately 85% of each year, or:

(The 54 Days of GTC is included in the 311.)

311 Days  x  “5 Years” = 1555 Days Until Release [54 + 311 = 365 | 311  x  5 = 1555]

This means he/she earns

54 Days Of Good Time as they complete each set of 311 days.

By the end of five sets (x) 311 days/year)years,  

(5) x  (311) = 1555 days = 85%,

of their 1826-Day Sentence; or ~ 85%

 

INFRACTIONS: COULD KEEP YOU FROM RECEIVING THESE BENEFITS 

*EARLY RELEASE OPTIONS*

Self-advocating for Early Release is explained in this video – but no one can guarantee what The BOP will do.

I)                GOOD TIME CREDIT 15%

  • time reduction from the date the sentence was imposed.
  • Don’t get in trouble – No Infractions.

 

II)              First Step Act (FSA): LAW 12 MONTHS

The program allows up to 365 days of earned time credits (ETC), which will apply to early release if you:

IIa)         RDAP

  • You’re allowed OFF for RDAP
    • sentenced > 36 months and may receive up to 12 months off the sentence.
    • Sentenced> 30 months may receive up to 9 months off the sentence.
    • Sentenced> 24 months may receive up to 6 months off the sentence.
  • IN ADDITION TO THE (UP TO ) 1 YEAR OF CREDITS – FOR SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF FSA PROGRAMS

IIb) You are Educated With a Degree and Experience, Create a Course

  • Start planning a curriculum on a topic that you feel would be interesting
  • Organized for classes to meet twice per week for several months, 
  • Then you run the idea by your case manager; maybe it could help those with their GED; who knows?
  • Once all parties agree, your case manager is happy, and your Reentry Plan Looks GREAT!
  • It’s just one more thing Working For You. 

 

III)  Second Chance Reauthorization Act (SCRA). 12 MONTHS in an RRC Law 

  1. The regulation mandates that. 
    • “Inmates may be designated to community confinement as a condition of pre-release custody and Programming during their final months not to exceed twelve months.” 28 C.F.R. § 570.21(a).
  1. This regulation also provides for 
    • home detention as a condition of pre-release custody during their final months of imprisonment,
    • not to exceed the shorter of ten percent of the inmate’s term of imprisonment or
    • six months.”
  1. BOP staff is required to review inmates for RRC placement 17-19 months before their projected release date, and inmates are to be individually considered using the five factors listed in §3621(b).

(1) the resources of the facility contemplated;
(2) the nature and circumstances of the offense;
(3) the history and characteristics of the prisoner;
(4) any statement by the court that imposed the sentence—
(A) concerning the purposes for which the sentence to imprisonment was determined to be warranted; or
(B) recommending a type of penal or correctional facility as appropriate and
(5) any pertinent policy statement issued by the Sentencing Commission pursuant to section 994(a)(2) of title 28.

In designating the place of imprisonment or making transfers under this subsection, there shall be no favoritism given to prisoners of high social or economic status.

The Bureau may, at any time, having regard for the same matters, direct the transfer of a prisoner from one penal or correctional facility to another.

The Bureau shall make appropriate substance abuse treatment available for each prisoner the Bureau determines has a treatable substance addiction or abuse condition.

Any order, recommendation, or request by a sentencing court that a convicted person serve a term of imprisonment in a community corrections facility shall have no binding effect on the authority of the Bureau under this section to determine or change the place of imprisonment of that person.

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a designation of a place of imprisonment under this subsection is not reviewable by any court.

  1. Elderly Home Detention through the First Step Act: Rare to Get Program availability at all BOP facilities.
    • The qualifying age is 60+ years, and You can serve that last part at Home
    • You must have served two-thirds of the sentence must be served to be eligible.
    • The offender must be serving a term of imprisonment other than life imprisonment based on a conviction for an offense or offenses that
      • the offender must not have been convicted in the past of any Federal or State crime of violence, sex offense, or other offense enumerated in the statute.
    • The offender must not have escaped or attempted to escape from a BOP institution;
    • The BOP must determine that the release of the offender to home detention will result in a substantial net reduction of costs to the federal government and
    • The BOP must determine that the offender poses no substantial risk of engaging in criminal conduct or of endangering any person if released to home detention.

IV)            CARES Act: NEW End Date April 2023

Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (“CARES”) Act

    • Mitigate the effect of COVID
    • They can place you home earlier
    • Case by Case
    • By Medical, based on risk, to keep the staff and community safe.
    • With an agency struggling with employee shortages and inmates with low-security risk and high maintenance costs (“costly medical care”), unloading as many prisoners as possible seems like a sound fiscal policy…

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In Healthcare, You’re The Target – DOJ and HHS Enforcement White-Collar Task Force

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You’re The Target of The FBI – Surrendering During COVID 2022/2023

MORE THAN WHISPERS – Target #1: The FBI’s Coming

You’re The Target of The FBI – Now, What Do You Do? Surrendering During COVID’s The BOP Modified Operation Levels 2022/2023

White-Collar FBI Target: How Do I Get Out of Prison — The Fastest?

You’re the FBI Target – 5 Areas Where You MUST ADVOCATE For Yourself

PREPARATION- It’s your Sentencing Hearing, Presentence Interview, and Personal Narrative

FBI PROBE

POST-COVID LONG-HAULER 12-2022

A positive example of breaking the recidivism paradigm

  • LastMile.org, a program started at San Quentin State Prison. Located at San Quentin State Prison, where they started the program, they prepare “incarcerated individuals for successful reentry through business and technology training.”

If You Suspect You’re The Target of a Federal Investigation | Before The Presentence Interview (PSI) | After The PSI – But Before The Sentencing Hearing | After Sentencing or You’re Already Incarcerated | There Are Still Things We Can Do

For a personal, one-on-one call with me to discuss your current issue or that of a loved one,  give me a call (240.888.7778). If I cannot answer, please leave me your name, number, and a brief message, as I make every effort to return all of my calls – that same day. Marc

We are not Attorneys; you need legal representation.

National Medical and Mental Health Programs
Overcrowding
BOP Overall Fact Sheet
Medical Care Level Classification
Sentencing Issues

 

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FACING A FEDERAL INDICTMENT, GET ANSWERS TO YOUR QUESTIONS: RESOURCES.

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RESOURCES:

ANSWERS TO YOUR QUESTIONS 

 

 

So, you want to go to trial.
Just because you think you are ‘In The Right’ is not enough. If you have a legal case, you must remain strong and proactive. Ask your legal team about their track record and the number of cases they’ve won while keeping in mind that the DOJ has a 98% Conviction Rate. This information will give you confidence and help you in your decision-making process. This video provides valuable insights for deciding between Trial or Plea.

When going to trial, refrain from making an adversary of the Judge or Prosecutor because should you lose, doing so could result in a sentencing hearing that could negatively impact your immediate future.

Writing your Narrative.
Going to trial has made you realize that you need to improve yourself. You feel ashamed of your actions and take responsibility for them. You deeply regret causing harm to your victims and acknowledging your faults has been a humbling experience for you. Irrespective of the verdict, you must change your ways and demonstrate this to your victims, family, and the court. This is a chance for you to express yourself candidly and make your case, so be genuine and truthful. I hope this video provides you with valuable insights.

 

BE YOUR BEST ADVOCATE

 

POPULAR VIDEOS, MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL

RESOURCES

I. PRESENTENCE INTERVIEW PREPARATION
II. THE SENTENCING HEARING
III. LIFE IN PRISON, FIRST STEP ACT → WORKING TOWARD EARLY RELEASE
IV. HALFWAY HOUSE, AND HOME CONFINEMENT
V. SUPERVISED RELEASE
VI. GENERAL REFERENCE
VII. PROMISES OR GUARANTEES CAN NOT BE MADE REGARDING WHAT ANY JUDGE OR THE BOP WILL DO

1/4/2024, JESSE M. FURMAN, United States District Judge.

Under 18 U.S.C. § 3145(c), a district court has the authority to order the release of someone otherwise subject to mandatory detention pursuant to Section 3143(a)(2) if, among other things,

“…it is clearly shown that there are exceptional reasons why such a person’s detention would not be appropriate.”

 

I. PRESENTENCE INTERVIEW PREPARATION

Personal I.D., Biographical Background, Specific Documents Requested, Personal NARRATIVE, and RELEASE Plan, All Provided To Your Probation Officer 1-2 Weeks Before Your Presentence Interview.

WHY?
1. Preparing for your Presentence Interview by providing all the information your Probation Officer needs 1-2 weeks before the Interview shows respect for their time and allows them to gain insight into your history and character before your meeting.
2. Your meeting now is not rushed, allowing your officer to get to know you personally, which can work in your favor.

 

👉 Should you have any questions or wish to engage my services, Call 240.888.7778.

-Marc Blatstein

 

 

II. THE SENTENCING HEARING

 

HOW TO SHORTEN YOUR STAY*

Even though she took her case to Trial, Elizabeth Holmes can still show her STAKEHOLDERS that as head of her company, she accepted responsibility for her actions. Agreeing with the court and after time to think, she can feel remorse for the Victims she created – from those who freely gave their reputations to help her to those who believed and invested in her. Through this video, I show how working toward an earlier release date is possible.

 

III. LIFE IN PRISON – FIRST STEP ACT → WORKING TOWARD EARLY RELEASE

 

IV. HALFWAY HOUSE, RESIDENTIAL REENTRY CENTER, AND HOME CONFINEMENT

 

V. SUPERVISED RELEASE

 

VI. GENERAL REFERENCE

 

VII.  PROMISES OR GUARANTEES CAN NOT BE MADE REGARDING WHAT ANY JUDGE OR THE BOP WILL DO.

  • Your Legal Team and The Prosecutor have come to a sentence agreement that’s below the Guidelines.
    1. Still, The final decision still rests with Your Judge – And you have no control over the Process.
    2. Take Back Control and Help Your Judge Understand Who You Are and Why This Happened.
    3. Don’t Gamble With Your Future – Invest In Writing Your Personal NARRATIVE.
  • Life in prison will be filled with Disappointments and Setbacks; the only person who can control your emotions is you – Stay Positive as Prison is Temporary.
  • Use the Administrative Remedy Process for Critical Issues, following it through all parts from BP 8 → 11, and then if needed, followed by 2241.

Call 240.888.7778 for a personal one-on-one call
to discuss your current issue or that of a loved one.

-Marc Blatstein

WOMEN’S LIFE SKILLS

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FSA – WOMEN’S LIFE SKILLS

Learn more, as this is part of The First Step Act

Program Description Taken from The First Step Act Approved Program Guide 1/2022 Women’s Life Skills is designed to assist participants with life skill deficits to develop and practice skills for success in their basic daily habits and routines. This program addresses vocational preparation skill needs and planning for reentry. The program includes nine journals in three modules. The program includes nine journals in three modules:
Taking Care of Myself
1. Health and Hygiene
2. Nutrition and Physical Activity
3. Cleaning and Organizing

Living in My Community
1. Planning for My Home
2. Caring for My Family
3. Organizing My Life

Preparing for Work
1. Exploring My Interests
2. Developing My Skills
3. Finding Meaningful Work
This curriculum includes interactive journals, facilitator guides, and companion DVDs. Completion of the series is awarded upon completion of all three modules.

Employees should consult the program material for the length and duration of the class. Program materials and updated SENTRY codes are located under the FSA Programs link on the Reentry Services Division Sallyport page.
Time Frame
Hours
Needs Addressed Finance/Poverty, Recreation/Leisure/Fitness, and Work
Program Delivery To ensure program fidelity and proper credit, Women’s Life Skills must be delivered by a Special Populations Coordinator, qualified volunteers, or contractors.
Institution Locations Available at all BOP institutions with designated females.

WOMEN’S CAREER SKILLS

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FSA – WOMEN’S CAREER SKILLS

Learn more, as this is part of The First Step Act

Program Description Taken from The First Step Act Approved Program Guide 1/2022 Women’s Career Skills is designed to assist participants learn, develop, and practice advanced skills for a fruitful career. This includes managing their daily habits, preparing for vocational training enrollment, and planning for reentry job and career acquisition. This program includes four modules:
Communicating at Work
1. Communication Skills
2. Workplace Technology
3. Responsible Digital Use

Planning Ahead
1. Critical Thinking
2. Problem Solving
3. Goal Setting

Connecting with Others
1. Practicing Empathy
2. Understanding Culture
3. Managing Conflict

Personal Growth
1. Self-management
2. Self-acceptance
3. Personal Resilience

Each journal builds on the previous information for the next module in the series.
This curriculum includes Interactive Journals, Facilitator Guides, and Companion DVDs.
Employees should consult the program material for the length and duration of the class. Program materials and updated SENTRY codes are located under the FSA Programs link on the Reentry Services Division Sallyport page.
Time Frame
Hours
Needs Addressed Finance/Poverty and Work
Program Delivery To ensure program fidelity and proper credit, Women’s Career Skills must be delivered by a Special Populations Coordinator, qualified volunteer, or contractor.
Institution Locations Available at all BOP institutions with designated females.

WAYSAFE

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FSA – WAYSAFE

Learn more, as this is part of The First Step Act

Program Description Taken from The First Step Act Approved Program Guide 1/2022 WaySafe is a planning and decision-making intervention targeting adults in custody with substance use disorders in the last phase of treatment or approaching release. It helps participants make better decisions around health risk behaviors during the transition to the community. The goal of this program is to improve decision-making skills so participants can avoid at-risk behaviors regarding HIV and other viral illnesses spread by sex or blood contact. The facilitator utilizes psychoeducational and process-oriented interventions over six weekly sessions.
Employees should consult the program material for the length and duration of the class. Program materials and updated SENTRY codes are located under the FSA Programs link on the Reentry Services Division Sallyport page.
Time Frame
Hours
Needs Addressed Antisocial Peers, Cognitions, and Substance Use
Program Delivery To ensure program fidelity and proper credit, WaySafe must be delivered by a Social Worker.
Institution Locations FPC Alderson, FCI Aliceville, FCC Allenwood, USP Atlanta
MDC Brooklyn, FPC Bryan, FCC Butner, USP Canaan
FMC Carswell, FCC Coleman, FCI Danbury, FMC Devens
FCC Florence, FMC Fort Worth, FCI Gilmer, FCI Greenville
FCC Hazelton, FMC Lexington, FCC Lompoc, MDC Los Angeles
USP Marion, FCC Oakdale, FCI Pekin, FDC Philadelphia
FMC Rochester, MCFP Springfield, FCI Tallahassee, FCI Terminal Island
FCC Terre Haute, FCI Tuscon, FCC Victorville, FCI Waseca

FUNCTIONAL ADAPTATION SKILLS TRAINING (FAST)

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FSA – FUNCTIONAL ADAPTATION SKILLS TRAINING (FAST)

Learn more, as this is part of The First Step Act

Program Description Taken from The First Step Act Approved Program Guide 1/2022 Functional Adaptation Skills Training (FAST) is a psychosocial intervention based on Social Cognitive Theory and the Social and Independent Living Skills Program for aging adults. FAST aims to improve independence and quality of life by targeting six areas of everyday functioning, which include: medication management, social and communication skills, organization and planning, transportation, and financial management. FAST utilizes a group setting with discussions around applying exercises to real-world settings, in-session practice, and homework assignments.
Programa de Entrenamiento para el Desarrollo de Aptitudes para Latinos (PEDAL) is the Spanish version of the program.

Employees should consult with program material for length and duration of the class. Program materials and updated SENTRY codes are located under the FSA Programs link on the Reentry Services Division Sallyport page.
Time Frame
Hours
Needs Addressed Antisocial Peers, Cognitions, and Mental Health
Program Delivery To ensure program fidelity and proper credit, FAST must be delivered by a Social Worker.
Institution Locations FPC Alderson, FCI Aliceville, FCC Allenwood, USP Atlanta
MDC Brooklyn, FPC Bryan, FCC Butner, USP Canaan
FMC Carswell, FCC Coleman, FCI Danbury, FMC Devens
FCC Florence, FMC Fort Worth, FCI Gilmer, FCI Greenville
FCC Hazelton, FMC Lexington, FCC Lompoc, MDC Los Angeles
USP Marion, FCC Oakdale, FCI Pekin, FDC Philadelphia
FMC Rochester, MCFP Springfield, FCI Tallahassee, FCI Terminal Island
FCC Terre Haute, FCI Tuscon, FCC Victorville, FCI Waseca