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Federal Sentencing Guidelines from Our Dayton Federal Criminal Defense Attorneys
One of the biggest differences between the federal and state system is the utilization of the sentencing guidelines in the federal system. In the state court, the judges are generally allowed to sentence an individual in just about any manner they want in non-mandatory cases. However, in Federal court, the judges rely heavily on the "advisory" Sentencing Guidelines.
The United States Sentencing Commission is the agency responsible for establishing sentencing policies and practices for all federal courts. The agency meets regularly and the Federal Sentencing Guidelines are modified almost on a yearly basis with new amendments. This ever-changing law requires attorneys to always be informed on the latest changes. The Dayton federal criminal defense attorneys at Gounaris Abboud Co., LPA, subscribe to a number of services that keep it up to date on all changes. Furthermore, the lawyers at Gounaris Abboud Co., LPA are representing clients in Federal Court on a regular basis providing them with the experience and knowledge necessary to provide its clients with a successful defense.
In the federal system, after a guilty plea or a finding of guilty by a jury or judge, the Federal Probation Department will conduct a pre-sentence investigation. The report it prepares will focus on two factors; the statutory penalties and the Federal Sentencing Guidelines. All Federal Judges rely on these pre-sentence reports when considering a sentencing range. The Federal Sentencing Guidelines are a complicated method of determining how much prison time a person must serve. The penalties for Federal Criminal Laws are not only statutory but can also be based on a point system contained in the latest Federal Sentencing Guideline Manuals. Under the Federal Sentencing Guidelines, points are given for the base offense (Underlying Charges) and there may be increases of points depending on other factors involving the specifics found in each case. The Federal Sentencing Guidelines contain sections that can add or subtract from a person's point total. Having a lawyer that knows the intricacies of the guidelines is imperative in successfully representing you. Once a final point total is known, then your lawyer must accurately calculate a second point total that calculates your criminal history. This is equally as important as the Court will review both point totals to find an advisory guideline range. That range provides the court with range of months that it will consider during the sentencing phase of your case.
The experienced Federal Criminal Defense Firm of Gounaris Abboud Co., LPA, has experience with the Federal Sentencing Guidelines and is aware how to competently calculate your advisory guideline range. Furthermore, our lawyers are aware on the latest case law that helps interpret the guidelines. Gounaris Abboud, Dayton federal criminal defense attorneys will review your case, know the facts and use that knowledge to challenge enhancements that might cause increased prison sentences. This knowledge can be the difference to a successful defense and the difference in months or even years off your sentence.
The Federal Criminal Defense Firm of Gounaris Abboud Co., LPA, uses all of its knowledge to calculate potential sentences to help find ways to reduce point totals under the Guidelines. Further, we use everything in our arsenal to help reduce your sentence. |
If you are being charged or investigated in a federal criminal matter, then call Gounaris Abboud, Co., LPA for your free consultation. Remember, time is of the essence in all federal criminal charges and federal investigations. If you are in doubt of your legal rights in a federal criminal matter, then contact the Dayton federal criminal defense firm of Gounaris Abboud, Co., LPA for your free case analysis. Don't face a federal criminal prosecution without knowing your rights. At Gounaris Abboud, Co., LPA, protecting your rights is all we do.
Contact the Dayton, Ohio Federal criminal defense attorneys, Gounaris Abboud, Co., LPA for your FREE case analysis at (937) 222-1515.
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