Few would disagree that prison life is a profoundly dehumanizing experience. But for some white-collar defendants, it will be a reality. With that in mind, attorney JaneAnne Murray describes some ways -- before, during and after sentencing -- in which attorneys can ease a client's passage through federal prison. Murray writes that surprisingly minimal effort can substantially improve a defendant's experience of prison life -- from securing a coveted lower-bunk pass to entering a program for early release.
December 13, 2006 at 12:00 AM
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The original version of this story was published on Law.Com
The lengthy sentence imposed on former Enron CEO Jeffrey Skilling recently is a stark reminder that the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines have made federal prison a reality for many first-time offenders.
In fact, one third of all federal inmates are first-time, nonviolent offenders. Moreover, because of the length of their sentences, many of these individuals, like Skilling and WorldCom founder Bernie Ebbers, are denied placement in camp facilities.
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