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The core of your letter should explain why you believe the judge should show leniency towards the defendant. Highlight the defendants positive traits and contributions, such as: Their role in caring for and providing for their family. Good character traits or values they possess.
These letters can be a very important part of the sentencing process because they help the judge get to know the person they are sentencing in ways other than just the facts of the offense: The letter should be addressed to the Judge, but mailed to the defendants attorney.
I appreciate your thoughtfulness, respect, and fairness throughout my trial. I was convicted of shoplifting, and I plan to own up to my actions and make amends for my mistakes. While I cant go back in time and reverse what I did, you can rest assured that this will never happen again.
Letter writing to the judge happens more often than you may think. Its always a bad idea. Always. Dont do it.
Firstly, I am sorry to hear what is happening. Generally, unless you were prompted by the court or are a victim or supporting family member, writing a letter to the judge is generally not a good idea. If you can clarify your situation, I can expand upon my response.

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Character letters, which are also known as sentencing letters, are written by the defendants friends and family members in an effort to convince the judge to assess a lower sentence. These are a mainstay of federal criminal cases.
Writing the Content of the Letter Write who you are and what your profession is. Explain how you know the defendant. Provide a general statement of support. Write a statement on the defendants character. Add additional information. Write the conclusion. Avoid improper remarks.

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