In the federal system, immediate acceptance of responsibility can be the best way to minimize criminal exposure and sentencing, writes CevallosLaw.
, in 2021,"the number of pretrial diversion cases activated decreased 1 percent to 356 and accounted for less than one percent of activated cases."
Clearly, pretrial diversion is very rare, but it’s also important to consider the context. What do other offenders, who are convicted of the same felon-in-possession of a firearm statute, receive as punishment? Do they all get pretrial diversion?for offenders convicted of violating 18 U.S.C. § 922 was about 55 months. It’s worth mentioning that this particular statute does cover a variety of other conduct — it is, after all, the “felon in possession” statute.
Every defendant, and every plea deal, is different. Many facts and biases must be considered. Take it from a defense attorney who has never been offered federal pretrial diversion. What we do know for certain is that Hunter Biden’s lawyers struck a very good deal for their client, skillfully negotiating an offer of pretrial diversion. That doesn't make the deal unfair. But it does make Hunter potentially lucky.
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