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If there is no way to avoid prison time, there may still be ways your Southern California criminal defense attorney can minimize the sentence. The attorney may also be able to have a say in where and how you serve your sentence. Some defense attorneys think their jobs are finished when the verdict is read. A responsible criminal defense attorney knows that for some clients, the most important part of the process lies ahead. Southern California is home to a number of prisons, including some of the strictest institutions in the country. You may want to serve your sentence in a prison that is more lenient, or is convenient for your family to visit. A criminal attorney familiar with the state and federal prison system may be able to persuade a judge to house you in the least hostile and most family accessible prison available. Sentencing Strategy and Your Southern California Defense AttorneyThe type of facility in which you are incarcerated can make all the difference in the way you survive your sentence. A white collar criminal sent to a high-security federal prison may spend 95 percent of the day locked up in a small cell. In a lower security facility, you may be able to work at a prison job or to have limited access to group recreation. Don't underestimate how these factors can affect your physical and mental health while in prison. United Defense Group offers sentencing consultation as a part of our complete defense service. You may also retain us after your verdict has been handed down. Contact us online or by phone at 800-459-2500 to discuss all aspects of your criminal defense. We work with clients throughout Southern California, including Los Angeles, San Diego, La Jolla, Ventura, Long Beach, Santa Ana, Costa Mesa, Pasadena, and everywhere in between.
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