Federal Sentencing Guidelines
When Congress enacted the
Federal Sentencing Guidelines, it created a situation where federal crimes are punished much more harshly than the state counterparts.
The guidelines calculate a range that applies to the entire case. Once a judge determines the range of the possible punishment, the judge must consider it but is not forced or bound by it. There are other factors a judge must consider before imposing a sentence.
In addition, there are adjustments a judge can make to the guideline range. These adjustments can either increase or decreases the sentence. For example, a decrease in the guidelines may be warranted if:
- If the defendant had only a minor role in the crime or,
- If the defendant accepts responsibility for his or her acts.
Only an experienced federal criminal attorney can help you through the guidelines to determine what, exactly, you are facing. When you have all the information, you will be able to make a better decision about what matters most to you: Your freedom.
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Miami federal criminal lawyer Robert E. Abreu for a free consultation in either English or Spanish.
Instead of trying to talk your way out of it (which never happens), call an experienced federal criminal defense lawyer. We are here to answer your questions. Miami federal criminal attorney Robert E. Abreu has experience handling a wide variety of federal crimes, including: