Federal Sentencing: Everything You Need to Know

Curious about how federal sentencing works? In this video, we break it all down—from pre-sentence reports to sentencing guidelines and everything in between. Whether you're new to the topic or just want to understand the process better, this is your go-to guide! Varghese Summersett PLLC versustexas.com Our team is made up of experienced criminal lawyers and former prosecutors with offices in Fort Worth, Dallas, Southlake, Houston. We handle state criminal cases throughout North Texas. We also handle federal criminal cases across the country. Criminal Specialists by the Texas Board of Legal specialization: Benson Varghese: https://www.versustexas.com/benson-va... Anna Summersett: https://www.versustexas.com/anna-summ... Letty Martinez: https://www.versustexas.com/letty-mar... Criminal Defense Attorneys: Christy Jack: https://versustexas.com/attorneys/chr... Tiffany Burks: https://versustexas.com/attorneys/tif... Robert Huseman: https://versustexas.com/attorneys/rob... Mike Hanson: https://versustexas.com/attorneys/mik... Alex Thornton: https://versustexas.com/attorneys/ale... Audrey Hatcher: https://versustexas.com/audrey-hatcher/ Connect with Varghese Summersett   / versustexas     / versustexas     / versustexas     / 3715834   Channel Page:    / @varghesesummersettpllc   00:00 Federal Sentencing: Everything You Want to Know 0:10 Differences Between State and Federal Trials 01:00 Deep Dive Into Federal Sentencing 01:18 Pre-Sentence Report Interview 03:06 Bureau of Prison Programs 04:22 Pre-Sentence Report 05:45 United State Sentencing Guidelines 05:58: Statues Create Floor and Ceiling for Sentencing 06:08 Common Drug Punishment Ranges 06:30 Sentencing Guidelines Provide Narrow Recommendations for Sentencing in Statutory Range 7:27 United States v. Booker 08:14 Base Offense Level 08:48 Aggravating and Mitigating Role Adjustments 09:27 Offense Characteristics 09:34 Examples of Enhancements in Drug Cases 09:55 Examples of Enhancements in Fraud Cases 10:44 Criminal History Points 12:28 Criminal History Category 13:16 U.S. Sentencing Table 14:30 Sentencing Memorandum 15:17 Motion for Downward Variance 15:50 Government Motions: Upward Departure or Variance 16:30 Sentencing: Live Witnesses 18:29 Sentencing Recap