Federal Sentencing Law Changes - Amendment #706

Hello, everyone! My name is James E. Whitfield. I am President/Founder of J. WHIT LEGAL, LLC., based in Minneapolis, MN.I am a Paralegal with 20 years experience in the area of Federal Law. While this particular issue may not pertain to a majority of you, it is hoped that you as a fellow blogger will help to spread the word.

On November 1, 2007, the U.S. Sentencing Commission voted unanimously to make changes in the way that defendants convicted under the "crack cocaine" laws were sentenced. This was voted on by the U.S. Congress, and made "retroactive"to approximately 20,000+ Federal prison inmates Nationwide. With an effective date of March 3, 2008.

As of march 3, 2008, over 400+ Petitions Filed Nationwide for Sentence Reduction under U.S. Sentencing Guidelines - Amendment #706: Crack/Powder Cocaine Disparity.

Here, at J. WHIT LEGAL, LLC., we are not attorneys, but a small group of competent Paralegals who strive to assist and prepare first rate Pro-Se Petitions, for those who may qualify for the benefit of Amendment #706. It is our aim to become a growing part of that number of individuals being remanded back to U.S. District Courts nationwide for re-sentencing.

An example: A prisoner sentenced under Base Offense Level 38, may now have that reduced to a Base Offense Level of 36, let's use this example to help clarify things for you:

John Doe, is a defendant with a Criminal History Score (CHS) of III, and a Base Offense Level of 38, with a Sentencing Range of 292-365 months imprisonment. At Sentencing, the Court sentenced him to the "low end" being 292 Months imprisonment. Now, under Amendment #706, john Doe's Base Offense Level is reduced to Base Offense Level 36, which has a Sentencing Range of 235-293 Months Imprisonment. The District Court must now sentence him at the "low end" to 235 Months, a difference of 57 Months (4 years, 9 months).

Here, at J.WHIT LEGAL, LLC., we can prepare the Title 18 USC 3582(c)(2) Petition. Our rates are very reasonable, less than what a law firm would charge. Our "flat rate" even covers the cost of an appeal should one be necessary. This is an added savings of thousands of dollars to you, whereas, an appeal alone may run from $3,500. to $10,000. or more depending on which law firm you choose.

Let us here at, J. WHIT LEGAL, LLC., and James E. Whitfield, put his 20 years experience to work for you, he has prepared in excess of 200+ Habeas Petitions, Appeal Briefs, and is familiar with the Rules of Appellate Procedure for all thirteen (13) Federal Circuit Courts of Appeals.

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