The DROPJAIL Method
The DROPJAIL Method is my practice of diligently fighting your charges while simultaneously taking steps in the pre-trial negotiation stage to persuasively show a judge and DA why you deserve jail to be dropped in the event you are convicted of anything. In other words, it's a back-up plan in case things don't go your way. Planning for the worst-case scenario is a pragmatic and strategic way to hedge your bet before trial and provides you the best chance to drop the most days of jail in your case.
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A skillful negotiator succinctly tells your side of the story and provides a full picture of both your case and relevant life history. By appropriately highlighting objective indicators that show a judge and DA why you pose very little risk of causing problems in the future, we improve the likelihood of a significantly reducing any punishment.
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Even if you're 100% innocent, you can't simply count on the DA dismissing charges or a judge seeing a case for what it is. It's smarter to have a back-up plan.
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The DROPJAIL Method also skillfully addresses the most important factors judges and DAs analyze to determine what's an appropriate amount of jail, if any, such as:
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How serious is the case?
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Was the offense sophisticated? Is there a victim? Was the victim vulnerable and how bad was the harm (physical, emotional, or financial)?
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Do you have a prior criminal record?
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How bad and recent is it? Is your criminal behavior escalating?
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Do you accept responsibility?
Are you receptive to treatment, proactive about seeking help, and do you have positive prospects or a network of support to ensure you don't slip up?
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Ultimately, we focus on the factors that weigh the most in your favor while at the same time confidently demonstrate how you're prepared to go to trial and present a reasonable threat of winning. This dual negotiation approach requires skill and tact, but when done right, it can dramatically drop jail in your case.
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