Negotiating Plea Agreements in the Era of Advisory Sentencing Guidelines
95% of all criminal cases are resolved by a guilty plea. Michigan prosecutors used the state's mandatory legislative sentencing guidelines as a tool to obtain plea agreements favorable to the prosecution. Not anymore! On July 29, the Michigan Supreme Court decided People v Lockridge, ___ Mich ___ (2015), and rendered the guidelines advisory only. This will change your negotiation strategy. Come learn about Lockridge and how to negotiate plea agreements in this new era. Moderators: CAP Board Members Judge Lawrence S. Talon and Attorney Matthew M. Evans Speakers: Anne M. Yantus, State Appellate Defender Office Thomas W. Cranmer, Miller Canfield Paddock & Stone, PLC Wyatt G. Harris, Attorney at Law Margaret S. Raben, Gurewitz & Raben PLC Barry Goldman, Barry Goldman Arbitration & Mediation Delphia J. Burton, Delphia J. Burton and Associates, PC
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