The Necessity for Sentencing Advocacy in Non-Capital Cases
The National Alliance of Sentencing Advocates and Mitigation Specialists describes the role of a sentencing advocate: To develop an individualized sentencing plan for their clients who face conviction and the prospect of incarceration. The individualized plans are used by defense attorneys to offer to prosecutors during plea negotiations, or courts at sentencing hearings. Typically, the focus of their proposal is on substance abuse or mental health treatment, victim restitution, community supervision, avoidance of future misconduct (www.nlada.org).
The National Alliance of Sentencing Advocates and Mitigation Specialists describes the role of a sentencing advocate: To develop an individualized sentencing plan for their clients who face conviction and the prospect of incarceration. The individualized plans are used by defense attorneys to offer to prosecutors during plea negotiations, or courts at sentencing hearings. Typically, the focus of their proposal is on substance abuse or mental health treatment, victim restitution, community supervision, avoidance of future misconduct (www.nlada.org).
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