July 13, 2021
Client risk = presumptive 10 years prison due to 3 prior felony convictions. Utilized extensive mitigation explaining client’s work at substance abuse counseling and employment successes after prior cases. Obtained plea mitigated plea offer with one reduction in sentencing category for sentence of 3.5 years vs. 10 presumptive as charged. Kept client out of custody for over two years pending the case.