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Proffer Agreements in Federal Criminal Cases

By Ron Chapman

          It is often the case that the evidence against persons charged with federal crimes is overwhelming while the sentences imposed are severe.  Because of that, many people who are charged with federal crimes are more interested in entering into a plea agreement with the prosecutor (who is called an Assistant United States Attorney) than they are in having a trial where their guilt or innocence is decided by a jury consisting of twelve members of the community.           One frequently-employed way of getting a reduced sentence in a federal case is for the accused (who is referred to as the defendant) to provide substantial assistance to the prosecutor and to other law enforcement agents...continue to full post

Full post as published by Palm Beach Criminal Defense Blog on September 16, 2008 (boomark / email).