Federal sentencing preparation · Client-reported experience

Jason R.: 8 months against a reported 108-month starting figure

Jason’s published account reports an eight-month sentence against a 108-month starting figure. That is approximately 92.6% below the reported figure. His testimonial praises Joseph’s mitigation strategy, but does not provide a docket, identify the offense, or explain the legal basis of the 108 months.

92.6% below

Reported starting figure: 108 months
Reported sentence imposed: 8 months

(108 − 8) ÷ 108 × 100 = 92.6%, rounded to one decimal place. This compares two reported figures; it is not a later reduction of an imposed sentence.

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The client’s perspective

Joseph’s mitigation strategy was brilliant. … He understands emerging financial crimes better than anyone.

Jason R. · Testimonial dated July 30, 2025. This is the testimonial date, not an established sentencing date. Source: SAG Client Experiences.

The account describes the client’s experience of working with Joseph De Gregorio. It does not isolate the effect of any one contributor on the sentence imposed. Defense counsel’s advocacy, the complete case record and the court’s decision must be considered separately.

Understanding the starting figure

A starting number needs context before it can inform a preparation discussion. Ask where the number appears, who calculated it and whether it is a range, a recommendation or another estimate. Keeping those categories separate makes a discussion of sentencing exposure more useful.

  • Locate the document containing the sentencing figure under discussion.
  • Record whether that figure is a range, recommendation or estimate.
  • Ask defense counsel to explain disputed assumptions before comparing outcomes.

These are general preparation considerations, not a reconstruction of steps taken in this client’s case.

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What this sentence comparison establishes

The published account supports a client-reported numerical comparison. It does not supply the court record needed to verify the starting figure, the sentence or the reasons for the result independently. The starting number is therefore labeled “reported starting figure,” rather than guideline range, statutory maximum or government recommendation.

A reader searching for a sentence reduction should distinguish preparation before the original sentencing from a request to modify a sentence afterward. This account concerns the reported sentence imposed. It does not establish eligibility for any post-sentencing relief.

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Published October 9, 2026 · Sentencing Advocacy Group. Source: the contributor account published on the Client Experiences page.