Federal Cases: “But I’ve Never in Trouble Before”
Mark Bennett | June 29, 2007
When my federal criminal defense clients and I are discussing the possible punishment (using the sentencing guidelines as, well, guidelines) that they might receive if they are convicted, they are often shocked. The sentences seem severe for first-time offenders. “But Mark,” they often say, “I’ve never been in trouble before. Can we get the sentence [...]
