Getting convicted of a crime can be devastating. In certain situations, a conviction is unavoidable, even if you have hired the most experienced Los Angeles criminal defense attorney. However, a good attorney can make the sentencing process less frightful by getting you prepared for the process and what lies ahead.
There are various factors that your criminal defense attorney may take into consideration when preparing your case for sentencing.
Place of Incarceration
Where you are sent for incarceration can play a big factor in how your sentence is completed. One of the reasons for this is where you serve your sentence can determine how much security you will be subject to and how much discipline you will face. Additionally, each facility houses inmates convicted for different crimes, thus exposing you to different levels of danger. As such, your Los Angeles criminal defense attorney should ask the judge to assign you to a facility with the lowest security level possible.
Self-Reporting
After sentencing, most criminal defense lawyers advise their clients to self-report to prison. If you choose to do so, you will have to pay for your own travel to your assigned prison facility at your own cost and time. This may be worth the cost because it demonstrates to the court that you are trustworthy, which may ultimately lower your inmate security classification.
Books and Legal Documents
You will not be allowed to bring any books or legal documents to prison. Your Los Angeles criminal defense attorney can help you arrange to have these items mailed to wherever you will be incarcerated.
Visitors
Generally, it is difficult to arrange for visitors while serving a prison sentence. As such, you should ask your attorney to compile a pre-sentence report list of your immediate family members and spouse for an easier visiting process.
Call an Experienced Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney
For more information or to schedule a complimentary consultation with Los Angeles criminal defense attorney Simon Aval, please call us at (800) 209-9808 or complete our online form. Mr. Aval is a Certified Specialist in criminal law by the state bar of California.