PARTICIPATE IN YOUR CRIMINAL DEFENSE
You want to go to trial.
Just because you think you are âIn The Rightâ 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 theyâve 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.
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Call 240.888.7778 for a personal one-on-one call
to discuss your current issue or that of a loved one.-Marc Blatstein
RESOURCES
I. PRESENTENCE INTERVIEW PREPARATION
II. THE SENTENCING HEARING
III. LIFE IN PRISON, FIRST STEP ACT â WORKING TOWARD EARLY RELEASE
IV. HALFWAY HOUSE, 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
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.
đ Should you have any questions or wish to engage my services, Call 240.888.7778.
-Marc Blatstein
- 2015 (Released) Interactive Data Analyzer (IDA): In real-time, The IDA also reports trend analyses as far back as fiscal year 2015.
- 2021 (Released), Judiciary Sentencing INformation (JSIN) In real-time, the platform provides quick and easy online access to sentencing data for similarly situated defendants â An Updated USSC Sentencing Table.
- 2023 BOP Leadership (useful in the Administrative Remedy Process)
- 2023 GAO, High-Risk Update:Â Management of the Federal Prison System
- 2023 Retroactive USSC Guidelines–Â SUMMARY
- Alternatives to Prosecution and Incarceration for Justice-Involved Veterans
- Alternatives to Incarceration – First-Time OffendersÂ
- Covid Compassionate Release
- Entering The BOP, Ease Your Clientâs Medication Fears
- FACING A FEDERAL INDICTMENT â WHAT DO YOU DO?
- Federal Prison Camps
- Federal Prison Placement Preparation
- Federal Sentencing and Placement â The Process
- Federal Sentencing: From PSR Preparation to Drafting The BOP Placement Request
- First Step Act Programs â First Step Act NEEDS ASSESSMENT Components
- AARP Foundation Finances 50+ (2022)
- AccessÂ
- BRAVE Program â For Those New to Federal Prison
- Female Integrated Treatment (FIT) Program
- Healthy Steps for Older Adults
- Medical 𩹠đŠşCARE
- * Your Young – No Medical Problems, No Problem, Right? WRONG: If You Choose To Play Sports Like a Professional Athlete. Remember – This Is Prison, and Medical Care Is At Best, Not Great! So, “FYI,” DON’T GET HURT.
- Affecting ADL or PADL
- Availability of Your đ Medications
- Copayments for Medical Visits â BOP Policy
- Detoxification
- Diabetes Management 2017
- Each year in prison takes 2 years off an individualâs life expectancy. Prison Policy Initiative, by Emily Widra, June 26, 2017
- First Of Its Kind Memory Disorder (Alzheimer‘s) Prison Unit, Federal Inmates Certified As Certified Nursing Assistants,
- Furlough â Application
- Intellectual Disabilities, Neurological Impairments, Social Deficiencies or Autism
- Medical đŠşCare in Federal Prison
- Medication đ BOP PharmacyÂ
- Medication Prescriptionđ Formulary (Available without pre-authorization)
- Medication Perscriptionđ Non-Formulary (Medications requiring authorization)
- The 2020 BOP Formulary:Â Are Your Clients Medications Available?
- The Medical Second Opinion: The BOP is not obligated to follow their consulting physicianâs treatment recommendations; Program Statement P6031.04 (Pg. 20-21).
- MEDICAL TREATMENT AND REHABILITATION IN FEDERAL PRISON | The Federal Lawyer 1/2021
- Mentally Ill in Prison
- Nicotine Replacement Therapy
- Patient Care
- POST – COVID 2023, and forward
- COVID In Prison
- Post-COVID In Prison
- Long-COVIDIn Prison
- COVID-19 Long-Term Complications
- POST â COVID A PHYSICIANâS JOURNEY
- COVID-19 | Hydroxychloroquine | The Science
- Prisons and Jails 2020 | Unprepared | COVID-19
- Post-COVID Long-HaulerIs A Mitigating Factor
- COVID Policy In BOP | What Are Your Clientâs Fears?
- Post-COVID Virus Causes Lingering or Ongoing Symptoms
- Pregnant Inmates
- Facing Prison with Schizophrenia,
- Sex Offender Programs
- Sexually Transmitted Diseases
- Psychology Programs
- Psychotic Disorders, PTSD, Autistic, TBI, Epilepsy, limited BOP Placement Options Available.
- Guilty and Facing Prison, Now What? Critical 1st steps
- JUDGE CAN’T ORDER THE BOP TO PROVIDE SPECIFIC TREATMENT OR MEDICATIONS (#9)
- Over-Incarceration in the BOP
- Presentence Interview Preparation â Gets Your âMessage on The Recordâ
- PRESENTENCE INTERVIEW PREPARATION, TREATMENTS THAT ARE âALLOWEDâ IN FEDERAL PRISON â BUT NO GUARANTEES
- SPARC 13 Assessment Questions – Weave Your Answers Into Your Narrative or Reentry Plan
- Prison Activities of Daily Living
- Rule 35. Correcting or Reducing a Sentence
- Rule 35. Physical and Mental Examinations
- Steel Toe Safety Boots In Prisons â Not Always The Best Choice
- Target Letter Sample _ JM _ Department of Justice
- THE PRESENTENCE INTERVIEW: Determines Placement and How Fast Youâre Released
- The Presentence Interview Investigation Report: Is Your Chance to Get Your Message On The Record
- THE PRESENTENCE REPORT
- YOUR NARRATIVEÂ May Help Your Judge Mitigate Their Sentencing Decision
- Your Personal Narrative â Your Last Chance to Control Your Future
- Your Personal Narrative | PSI Investigation Report
II. THE SENTENCING HEARING
- 2015 (Released) Interactive Data Analyzer (IDA): In real-time, The IDA also reports trend analyses as far back as fiscal year 2015.Â
- 2021 (Released), Judiciary Sentencing INformation (JSIN) In real-time, the platform provides quick and easy online access to sentencing data for similarly situated defendants – An Updated USSC Sentencing Table.
- 2023, USSC 2 Level Reduction
- FIRST STEP ACT
- FIRST STEP ACT – Pattern Male form
- FIRST STEP ACT – Pattern Female form
- FIRST STEP ACT – Pattern Violent Offense Codes
- FIRST STEP ACT – SPARC 13 Assessment Questions – Your Reentry Plan
- FIRST STEP ACT – P5220.01_First Step Act Program Incentives_7-14-21
- FIRST STEP ACT – P5400.01 FIRST STEP ACT Needs Assessment
- FIRST STEP ACT – Sierra v. Jacquez – An Example of Why You Should ‘Personally’ Document Your FSA Class Credits
- FIRST STEP ACT – Talking_points_earned time_credits
- 10/27/2023 Update: FIVE YEARS LATER, BOP STILL DOESNâT HAVE FIRST STEP ACT CREDITSÂ that predict when a prisoner will leave BOP custody for halfway house or home confinement (HH/HC).
- Home Detention
- Self-Surrender
- Self-Surrender to Federal Prison
- SELF-SURRENDERING?  DO YOU KNOW WHAT YOU CAN BRING?
- 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 â FIRST STEP ACT â WORKING TOWARD EARLY RELEASE
- ADMINISTRATIVE REMEDY PROCESS
- BP: 9-10-11 forms
- BOP Leadership 2023
- 18_Administrative Remedy 2014
- Administrative-Remedy Chart-10-6-2023abc
- Regional Counsel and Consolidated Legal Center Offices
- ADMINISTRATIVE REMEDYâ BP 8, 9 10, 11, and USC § 2241
- ADMINISTRATIVE REMEDYâ THE BOP ENCOURAGES ITS USE
- PETITION FOR A WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS UNDER 28 U.S.C. § 2241
- AN INMATEâS GUIDE TO ADMINISTRATIVE REMEDY REQUESTS AT FEDERAL PRISONS
- ADMINISTRATIVE REMEDY PROCESS FOR INMATES | LOVED ONES |POWER OF ATTORNEY
- Habeas corpus under 28 U.S.C. § 2241, challenge the ETC according to FSA of 2018, P.L. No.115-391, 132 Stat. 5194 (2018) is granted.
- Second Chance Federal Pell Grants – College For Incarcerated Individuals
- AUTHORIZATION TO RECEIVE PACKAGE OR PROPERTY – For Example, special glasses have to come directly from the eye doctor.
- BOP Forms
- BOP Program Statements
- BOP Legal Matters
- BOP Policy Program Statements and BOP Forms
- BOP Religious Diet Information
- Commissary List
- Compassionate Release
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- INITIALLY, IT DEPENDED ON YOUR AGE OR MEDICAL CONDITION
- NACDL: THE SECOND LOOKÂ ALLOWS THE COURT TO LOOK AT THE FACTS NOW –Â NOT JUST WHAT HAPPENEDÂ AT YOUR SENTENCING
- BAD LAWYERING.
- THE LAWS HAVE CHANGED.
- YOUR NEED AS A FAMILY CAREGIVER.
- THE PERSON GOT A RAW DEAL AT SENTENCING.
- WAS THIS A FAIR SENTENCE LOOKING AT THE FACTS TODAY.
- Â EXTRAORDINARY CHANGE IN CIRCUMSTANCES, ALLOWING FOR A LOWER SENTENCE OR RELEASE.
- SARS-CoV-2 VARIANT THAT CAUSES COVID-19 KEEPS MUTATING, LEAVING SCIENCE, AND THE COURTS TRYING TO KEEP UP.
- SECOND LOOK / SECOND CHANCES ACT
- SAMPLE COMPASSIONATE RELEASE
- SECOND LOOK – SECOND CHANCE ACT, Cardozo Law Review
- The DC Public Defender Service:Â The Second Look Amendment Act
- FAMM STORIES:Â The Case for Compassionate Release as a Second Look
- DC Corrections Information Council – Factsheets
- Dobbs Non-Medical, Legislator â Directed Patient Care
- Elizabeth Holmes Enters Prison 5-30-2023
- First Step Act Programs – Working Toward Early Release – No Guarantees
- FURLOUGH QUESTIONNAIRE
- HEALTH INTAKE ASSESSMENT/HISTORY
- BOP Religious Diet Information
- Inmate Agreement for Participation in TRULINCS â Email
- Inside Books Project sends this Resource Guide free of charge to any inmate in the U.S
- MAIL â POLICIES
- Magazine Service for Inmates
- Manpower Demonstration Research Corporation, Returning to Work After Prison | MDRC
- Medications For Indigent Inmate/Patient | AVAILABLE AT THE COMMISSARY (OTC)
- Money Gram â Sending money to those incarcerated
- RELEASE PLAN
- Second Chance Reauthorization Act
- Special Housing Units (2016)
- Thomas Court Denies Women The Right To Choose
- TO SUCCEED â 10 LIFE LESSONS – NEVER GIVE UP
- Treatment and Rehabilitation in Federal Prison: The Critical Role of the Presentence Report
- VISITOR INFORMATION CDFRM â One form for each person you want to visit you
- Western UnionÂŽ Inmate Services
IV. HALFWAY HOUSE, RESIDENTIAL REENTRY CENTER, AND HOME CONFINEMENT
- Home Confinement
- Release Plans
V. SUPERVISED RELEASE
VI. GENERAL REFERENCE
- 2015 (Released) Interactive Data Analyzer (IDA): In real-time, The IDA also reports trend analyses as far back as fiscal year 2015.
- 2021 (Released), Judiciary Sentencing INformation (JSIN) In real-time, the platform provides quick and easy online access to sentencing data for similarly situated defendants â An Updated USSC Sentencing Table.
- 2023 BOP Leadership
- 2023 GAO, High-Risk Update: Management of the Federal Prison System
- 2023 Retroactive USSC Guidelines– SUMMARY
- 2023, USSC 2 Level Reduction – An Overview
- 92% of defendants with public council and 91% with private council either pleaded guilty or were found guilty at trial.
- ADDICTION RESEARCH FOUNDATION CLINICAL INSTITUTE WITHDRAWAL ASSESSMENT-ALCOHOL
- Agreement to Participate – Sex Offender Treatment Program- Voluntary, unless court-ordered
- 2014 Immigrants Warehoused & Forgotten, ACLU
- 50-Most-Comfortable-Prisons-in-the-World
- Article’s,
- 2014Â Immigrants Warehoused & Forgotten, ACLU
- Criminal Law-Free Advice
- Families of Prisoners Support Group
- Help With Paying Attorney Fees
- How Do I Look Up a Criminal Record for Free With No Registration?
- How US Private Prisons Profit from Immigrant Detention
- Non-citizens involved in the criminal justice system
- Prisonâs Black-Market Information
- Timeline of Important Latino Americans
- THE COLLATERAL CONSEQUENCES OF INCARCERATION
- AUTHORIZATION TO RECEIVE PACKAGE OR PROPERTY – For Example, special reading glasses have to come directly from the eye doctor.
- BOP Forms
- BOP Legal Matters
- BOP Placement: Designation and Sentence Computation Center (DSCC)
- BOP Policy Program Statements and BOP Forms
- BOP Religious Diet Information
- Catholic University Law Review– Spring 2017 Article 7, 6-30-2017
- Death Row Dogs, Hard Time Prisoners, Creative Rehabilitation: Prisoner-Dog Training Programs
- Drug and alcohol rehab centers reviews
- FORUM on Corrections Research â The Canadian Families and Corrections Network the Canadian Families and Corrections Network
- In The News
- FREE SEARCHES
- Background Public Records Search
- Public Records Search
- Self-Help Legal Documents
- Search For Free By;
- The first or last name, their race, age, or gender
- Alternatively, you can find an inmate if you have there,
- District of Columbia Department of Corrections (DCDC) Number,
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Number or
- Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) Number.
- FURLOUGH QUESTIONNAIRE
- HEALTH INTAKE ASSESSMENT/HISTORY
- Home Confinement
- How Prepared â Really, is Your Client For Their First Day In The BOP?
- Prison on the Outside- In My Own Prison
- BOP Legal Matters
- Background Public Records Search
- Public Records Search
- BOP Religious Diet Information
- Inmate Agreement for Participation in TRULINCS â Email
- Inmate-Lookup.org (About): STATE, FEDERAL, D.C.
- Inmate-Lookup.org (Example): Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) – Coleman Medium
- Inside Books Project sends this Resource Guide free of charge to any inmate in the U.S.
- Legal Center Offices – Regional Counsel
- Magazine Service for Inmates
- MAIL WITH NO RESTRICTIONS
- Manpower Demonstration Research Corporation, Returning to Work After Prison | MDRC
- Med đŠşLaw Consulting: White-Collar INDICTMENT
- Money Gram â Sending money to those incarcerated
- Obstacles to successful reentry into their communities.
- Prison Legal News
- Prison on the Outside- In My Own Prison
- Restrictions for Incoming Publications_1
- Rule 32
- The Lionheart FoundationÂ
- Houses of Healing is a trauma-informed, mindfulness-based, cognitive behavioral curriculum designed to equip incarcerated individuals with greater self-awareness while increasing their capacity to manage difficult emotions.
- The Presentence Report (PSR); Thoughts On Preparation â Narrative â COVID
- VISITOR INFORMATION CDFRM â One form for each person you want to visit you
- Western UnionÂŽ Inmate Services
- White-Collar FBI Target: How Do I Get Out of Prison â The Fastest?
- Women
- Pregnant In State Prisons
- Women facing federal incarceration in the BOP and have PTSD
- A Female Physicianâs Experience As A COVID Long-Hauler Patient
- Pregnancy: Supporting Incarcerated Mothers and Infants Together â Federal
- THE SENTENCING HEARING: Is Your Client Prepared to Speak with Their Judge?
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 â Stay Positive as Prison is Temporary.
- Use the Administrative Remedy Process for Critical Issues, following it through all parts from BP 8 â 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