Why Hire a Consultant

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Quick Stats

• About 97–98% of federal cases end with a guilty plea

• Only about 2% reach trial

• Fewer than 1% of defendants are acquitted—typically around 0.3–0.5% in recent years

Because nearly all defendants serve time, the single most important phase of a case is sentencing mitigation — and it’s often where attorneys put in the least effort.

When facing the Feds, a lawyer just isn’t enough

Defendants and their families must also accept the gravity of what they’re up against. The federal government has unlimited time, personnel, and resources — and a determination to win at all costs. That’s why I urge you to take advantage of every possible resource available to fight for the best outcome.

Because nearly all defendants serve time, the single most important phase of a case is sentencing mitigation — and it’s often where attorneys put in the least effort.

Why It Matters

• The charges you plead to directly affect prison time and program eligibility under the First Step Act.

• A poor plea deal can cost years of freedom.

• Case law and mitigation evidence can support a reduced sentence if presented effectively.

How the Government Forces a Plea

The federal system is designed to secure guilty pleas — and prosecutors have endless tools to pressure defendants into taking one. Common tactics include:

• Stacking charges to make the possible sentence look extreme.

• Threatening harsher penalties for going to trial (the “trial tax”). Defendants who go to trial often face sentences up to three times longer than what was offered in a plea deal.

• Using mandatory minimums to scare defendants into deals.

• Dragging out discovery to leave the defense unprepared.

• Offering cooperation deals that rarely deliver what’s promised.

• Rewarding early guilty pleas with better deals. Prosecutors often pressure defendants to plead quickly by offering reduced charges or sentencing concessions that disappear if they wait.

Understanding these tactics — especially the reality of the trial tax and the pressure to plead early — is essential. Without guidance, families are left shocked by how aggressively the government plays the game.

How I Help

I find the case law, help build mitigation evidence, and provide strategies so families can push attorneys to do their jobs thoroughly.

What Sets Me Apart

• Real experience inside the federal system

• Honest guidance without false promises

• Focus on outcomes that matter: shorter time, safer placement

• Respect for every client — no question is “stupid”