SENTENCING & BOP

More than 90 percent of all federal criminal convictions have come about from the entrance of guilty pleas since the advent of the Federal Sentencing Guidelines in 1987. The same holds true in most states. For individuals and organizations subject to investigation and prosecution, this means that an early understanding of all potential penalties is essential to properly evaluating any course of action. Moreover, legal advocacy does not stop at the point of conviction. A favorable disposition consistent with the recognized goals of sentencing and controlling precedent typically requires familiarity with the pre-sentencing process and submission of a well researched and thoroughly considered sentencing memorandum.

Todd Bussert has worked with hundreds of individuals facing sentencing in state and federal courts nationwide, developing sentencing memoranda and court-adopted community-based sanctions. He also assists those awaiting designation to, or already incarcerated within, the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP), an area about which he writes and speaks regularly. In addition to individual representation, Mr. Bussert consults with other attorneys in formulating strategies and case plans to best serve a client's particular interests and needs. Areas where he can often be of assistance include: