Mitigation
Mitigation services are commonly used in death penalty cases; however, research shows that mitigation in non-death cases also results in reduced sentences.
“They are a very important part of my defense team.”
Leonard Martinez · Attorney at Law
A complete picture of your client’s life
Securing a favorable outcome requires a thorough understanding of your client’s background. Our mitigation and records request specialists delve into your client’s social history, uncovering crucial information that sheds light on their motivations, the circumstances surrounding the alleged offense, and the broader social context.
In-depth interviews
Mitigation specialists conduct in-depth interviews with your client, their family, and social circles.
Every record pulled
Our records request specialist thoroughly pulls all information throughout your client’s history to ensure every record is available for crafting our narrative.
Social history & narrative
This comprehensive approach paints a complete picture of your client’s life experiences, such as socioeconomic factors, educational background, intellectual capacity, and mental health history.
By providing an overarching social history coupled with a compelling narrative, we enable you to advocate with strength and conviction.
Before trial and at sentencing
Pretrial advantage
If your client is facing a case with bad facts, our mitigation report can be the most powerful tool in negotiations. By gathering information through interviews and record collection, we identify mitigating factors that may influence the prosecution’s offer. A well-crafted mitigation report can potentially secure a reduced sentence offer before the trial even begins.
Sentencing expertise
If your client does go to trial, our mitigation specialists leverage our decades of investigative expertise to prepare for the sentencing phase. This includes identifying and preparing expert witnesses who can validate the impact of mitigating factors on your client’s life. We also assist in selecting and preparing sentencing witnesses to share your client’s background and human story with the jury.
Build the full defense team
Put your client’s full story on the record.
Our mitigation specialists strive to secure a just and fair resolution in the face of criminal charges.