Our Results Speak For Themselves
Every case is different. The following results illustrate the impact of carefully prepared mitigation evidence. In these cases, Legal Video Concepts produced sentencing and pre-charging mitigation videos as part of the defense strategy.
Results depend on the facts and circumstances of each individual case and are not a guarantee of future results
DRUG TRAFFICKING — South Carolina
Sentence exposure
Life in Prison
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Sentence imposed
11 Years
The Client was a 33-year-old defendant and part of a 19-member drug conspiracy, with numerous prior convictions. The mitigation video focused on his sincere remorse, his relationship with his parents and son, his regret over not finishing school, and his dream of becoming a paramedic.
DRUG TRAFFICKING — Tennessee
Sentence exposure
97 MONTHS
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Sentence imposed
60 Months – 34 to serve
The government objected to any downward departure. The defense attorney described the result as a “home run,” noting that the prosecutor specifically recognized the client’s genuine remorse.
DRUG POSSESSION / USE — South Florida
Sentence exposure
72-96 MONTHS
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Sentence imposed
Probation
The sentencing judge questioned why the case was even before him.
WIRE FRAUD/CRYPTO CURRENCY THEFT — Ohio
Sentence exposure
240 MONTHS
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Sentence imposed
24 Months
Our sentencing mitigation video showed this client in the throes of an elliptic seizure, rolling on the floor foaming at the mouth, with his wife telling their children, “Go upstairs girls, daddy will be fine in 10 minutes.” This was far more impactful then the Defense attorney saying, “Your honor, my client is a severe epileptic with an AVG implant.”
HEALTHCARE FRAUD — Florida
Sentence exposure
120 MONTHS
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Sentence imposed
Less than 24 Months
The case involved a $175 million healthcare fraud matter.
Our sentencing mitigation video showed how the defendant dedicated herself to public service before, during and after her crime. Interviews with domestic violence counselors and religious leaders showed her commitment to public service.
Bank Fraud — South Carolina
Sentence exposure
96 MONTHS
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Sentence imposed
4 Months
Female defendant, Irish Traveler, our mitigation video showed her extreme remorse, her care for her child with birth defects, her poverty level residence which was a trailer with a window air conditioner, visually disputing the prosecution allegations that she used illegal proceeds to live in a mansion.
MISAPPLICATION OF BANK FUNDS — South Florida
Sentence exposure
20-35 MONTHS
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Sentence imposed
12 Months Home Confinement
The sentence included permission to work, attend school, see doctors, and participate in after-school activities. The sentencing judge repeatedly referred to the catastrophic effect incarceration would have on the client’s three young children—children the judge had seen interviewed in the mitigation video.
INSIDER TRADING — South Florida
Sentence exposure
60 MONTHS
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Sentence imposed
10 Months House Arrest
Judge viewed our sentencing mitigation video featuring an older very remorseful defendant and gave him a lenient sentence.
POSSESSION OF CHILD PORNOGRAPHY — South Carolina
Sentence exposure
120+ MONTHS
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Sentence imposed
36 Months
The source notes that the judge announced the client would have received probation, but the client re-offended while awaiting sentencing.
POSSESSION OF CHILD PORNOGRAPHY — South Florida
Sentence exposure
78-89 MONTHS
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Sentence imposed
Time Served – Less than 6 Months house arrest + 2 Years probation
This client was facing prison time, sex offender registry, residential restrictions, and limited internet access.
The Judge viewed our mitigation video and stated in open court, ” … after watching the video, I understood who the defendant was and I’m not sure why we’re here … “.
MURDER – Ohio
Sentence Exposure
480 Months
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Result
216 Months
Our Client was sentenced to 18 years in prison and three years of supervised release after pleading guilty to conspiracy to import, importation and distribution of a controlled substance that resulted in death. Co-defendant received 40 years.
PRE-CHARGING MITIGATION — Alabama
Potential Charge
Reckless Endangerment and Unlawful use of a Weapon
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Result
NO CHARGES – Prosecutor declined to charge
Client shot through the ceiling of rental condo, protecting his wife from being bombarded with full beer cans by renters above them. Prosecution was shown mitigation video and opted not to charge.
PRE-CHARGING MITIGATION — Miami-Dade County
Potential Charge
Child Pornography
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Result
NO CHARGES – Prosecutor declined to charge
The attorney commissioned a pre-charging mitigation video featuring the client, family members, and four mental-health professionals. The video documented years of therapy and significant efforts to change the client’s life. After viewing the video, the prosecutor decided not to charge the client.
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