Federal Sentencing Tips

02
Oct

Statement Of Reasons Trumps Erroneous Presentence Report

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For the past two years, in a series for Law360’s White Collar Expert Analysis column, Alan Ellis has interviewed nearly 25 federal judges and reported their views on  effective sentencing advocacy. In this new series, Mr. Ellis will share Bureau of Prison information and practice tips for lawyers and their clients. In addition to highlighting successful tips from his own 50 years of practice, Mr. Ellis also will be interviewing former BOP officials.

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About Alan Ellis
Alan Ellis is a criminal defense lawyer with offices in San Francisco and New York, with 50 years of experience as a practicing lawyer, law professor and federal law clerk. He is a nationally recognized authority in the fields of federal plea bargaining, sentencing, prison matters, appeals, habeas corpus 2255 motions and international criminal law.

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