St. Paul Criminal Defense Attorney Discusses the Factors that may Help You Avoid a Prison Sentence
While every stage in a Minnesota criminal case is important, sometimes it is the sentencing phase that is the most critical and the one where having the best criminal defense counsel by your side matters most. This should always be a part of a comprehensive criminal defense strategy. St. Paul Criminal Defense Attorney Jack Rice can create that strategy for you. Contact Jack Rice Defense for a free confidential consultation.
A Comprehensive Criminal Defense Strategy is critical.
As with every felony charge, the Minnesota Sentencing Guidelines provide a general framework for how much prison time a Defendant “should” receive. When sentencing a Defendant, the Judge is supposed to impose the presumptive guideline sentencing which may require prison, depending upon the conviction, unless there are substantial or compelling circumstances to justify a departure. There are a series of factors the Judge will consider including:
Age
Personal background
Prior Criminal Record, if Any
Employment History
Circumstances of the Offense
Cooperation
Remorse
Amenability to probation
Taking Accountability for their Actions
General attitude and demeanor before the Court
Support from Family and Friends in the Community
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Contemplating and arguing a sentencing is best accomplished from the beginning of a case in order to create a comprehensive criminal defense approach. St. Paul Criminal Defense Lawyer Jack Rice and his team have done this countless times for his clients throughout Minnesota.
Jack Rice, the founder of Jack Rice Defense based in St. Paul, Minnesota is a former prosecutor, Board Certified Criminal Law Specialist and award winning criminal defense attorney. If you need an experienced criminal defense attorney, sit down with Jack Rice and his team. Call for a free confidential consultation, 651-447-7650 or 612-227-1339.