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Back to EpisodesDoctor Thought He'd Get 2 Years in Prison—The Judge Gave Him 4 After Hearing This…
Published 1 year, 2 months ago
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Victim Impact Matters More Than You Think at Sentencing
A physician expected two years in federal prison—the mandatory minimum for aggravated identity theft. But he didn't prepare. He didn't consider how victim statements might influence the judge. At sentencing, those victims spoke about ruined credit, unpaid bills, and emotional distress. The judge gave him four years instead of two. Why? Because he assumed the outcome and ignored the emotional toll on his victims.
If you're facing sentencing, put yourself in the victim's shoes. Start there.
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