Federal Sentencing Consulting: Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a defense attorney?
You can contact and retain SAG directly. Before sentencing, SAG coordinates preparation with defense counsel as appropriate; your attorney advises on legal rights, filings, objections, and arguments. After sentencing, individuals and families can work directly with SAG on practical prison preparation and release-planning records without making that consulting engagement dependent on retaining defense counsel. SAG does not provide legal advice or representation.
When should I begin sentencing preparation?
Begin discussing preparation with counsel as early as possible. Starting early gives you time to locate records, address factual errors, and document relevant work. If sentencing is close, call to discuss what can realistically be completed.
Does SAG guarantee a sentence reduction or early release?
No. Courts determine sentences and sentence modifications; BOP makes decisions within its authority concerning placement, programs, credits, and release. Individual examples do not predict another person’s outcome.
What experience does Joseph bring?
Joseph De Gregorio has been retained in more than 500 federal cases and is a recurring Bloomberg Law contributor. His authored work includes a nine-page feature in the Summer 2026 ABA Criminal Justice magazine. Read his background and publications.
How much do services cost?
Contact Joseph to discuss your circumstances, proposed services, and fees. Confirm the scope and terms before retaining services.
Can SAG help after sentencing?
Yes. SAG works directly with sentenced individuals and families on practical prison preparation, release-planning records, and questions about programs and placement. Start with the early-release guide. Eligibility and timing require an individual review.
Is home confinement the same as a shorter court sentence?
No. Leaving a prison facility for home confinement does not itself mean the court shortened the sentence. For example, four months in a facility out of a 20-month sentence is 20% of the sentence spent in that facility before transfer; it should not be described as an 80% court sentence reduction.
Discuss your preparation with Joseph
Joseph De Gregorio has been retained in more than 500 federal cases and is a recurring Bloomberg Law contributor. Work directly with SAG on preparation and supporting records, with counsel coordination as appropriate before sentencing and independent practical support after sentencing. Call 646-588-8182. Explore Joseph’s publications and background.
General educational information. Individual legal questions should be reviewed with defense counsel.