Podcast Episodes

Federal Pre-Trial Diversion With Jon May

Episode 98

Deferred Prosecution Agreements (DPAs) can help avoid prison and even a keep a person's record felony-free.  And, the Biden DOJ has encouraged it's regional US Attorney offices to devise their own po…

Published on 1 year ago

On Deaf Ears: When Sentencing Goes Wrong

Episode 97

It’s a gloomy night in Oklahoma City.  I’m holed up in a hotel working on a capital case.  But I’m in a dark place.  Last week I saw a terrible injustice occur in a matter in which I was involved as …

Published on 1 year, 1 month ago

Psychodrama at Sentencing: (PART TWO)

Episode 96

Psychodrama has been used by trial lawyers for decades. But it hasn't been effectively deployed for use at SENTENCING.... until now.

While psychodrama action therapy requires a trained professional t…

Published on 1 year, 1 month ago

Psychodrama at Sentencing (PART ONE)

Episode 95

Psychodrama has been used by trial lawyers for decades. But it hasn't been effectively deployed for use at SENTENCING.... until now.

While psychodrama action therapy requires a trained professional t…

Published on 1 year, 2 months ago

Outside the Box Defense with Investigator Justin Yentes

Episode 94

A good investigator can be essential to winning cases at trial or sentencing. They bring a fresh perspective and outside-the-box techniques that help lawyers better communicate the truth of their sen…

Published on 1 year, 2 months ago

The First Step Act (with Walt Pavlo)

Episode 93

The FSA is meant to give non-violent offenders a chance to significantly reduce their term of incarceration through programming and good conduct. 

But, the BOP is proving to be unwilling or unable to…

Published on 1 year, 2 months ago

Bonus YouTube Livestream: Hunter Biden Conviction - What To Expect at Sentencing and is Lawfare Really a Thing?

Episode 92

We went live the day after Hunter Biden was convicted in Federal Court on three firearms charges.

Not only do we take a deep dive into Hunter Biden's sentencing issues, we also peel back the layers o…

Published on 1 year, 3 months ago

Marilyn Mosby Sentencing Post-Mortem

Episode 91

Marilyn Mosby, Baltimore’s former top prosecutor, made headlines for her bold actions during her tenure. She fearlessly took on the Baltimore police, charging those involved in Freddie Gray’s death, …

Published on 1 year, 3 months ago

DePape (Pelosi Attacker) Sentencing Post-Mortem

Episode 90

It shocked the nation when David DePape, driven by insane QAnon conspiracy theories, violently attacked Paul Pelosi, husband of former Speaker Nancy Pelosi.  

A federal judge recently sentenced DePap…

Published on 1 year, 3 months ago

Pre-Sentence Reports

Episode 89

The pre-sentence report is arguably the most crucial sentencing document. Not only does it serve as a vital tool for judges during sentencing, but it also acts as the “bible” that the Bureau of Priso…

Published on 1 year, 4 months ago