Episode Details

Our team is proud to share this interview with Federal Judge, Mark Bennett. The lessons Judge Bennett shares are as relevant as ever. In this free-flowing, organic conservation Judge Bennett provides invaluable insights into what he has learned over the course of his 23-year career on the bench. n this interview, Michael asks Judge Bennett the following questions: 1: What have you learned from sentencing more than 4,000 people 2: What influence would the offender's version of events have on Judge Bennett at sentencing? 3: What has Judge Bennett learned from other sentencing judges? 4: What has a greater influence—the defense attorney or defendant expressing remorse? 5: Should the individual begin crafting their interview before the pre-sentence interview (PSR)? 6: Do psychological reports have an influence at sentencing? 7: How important are character reference letters? 8: If a defendant owes restitution, should they start making payments before sentencing? 9: Is bringing family members to sentencing a good idea? 10: What has Judge Bennett learned from visiting people he sentenced in prison? 11: Can a positive adjustment in prison influence Judge Bennett at a resentencing? Thank you for listening! Justin Paperny