How to write a character letter to a judge for a friend. A character letter shows support for someone in a criminal case. These letters can influence the court and affect the sentence.

Attorneys for former President Donald Trump are asking a judge to delay the Republican nominee’s sentencing over his multiple felony convictions until after this year’s presidential election.

Santos, in the letter made public Monday to U.S. District Judge Joanna Seybert, responded to criticism from federal prosecutors who had last week also written to the judge.

HAMMOND | Prosecutors are asking a federal judge to sentence a former Gary officer to 42 months in prison after they discovered false information in character letters he submitted.

Sir William Davis, who has died aged 70, was one of the outstanding criminal judges of his generation and one of very few to progress from the circuit bench to the Court of Appeal.

As his sentencing on his corruption conviction arrives, Michael Madigan is placing fervent hope on the backing of a wide range of supporters, outlined in more than 200 letters to the federal judge … ...

While former Sen. Bob Menendez awaits his sentencing in late October, letters testifying to the strength of his character are being filed in federal court as part of his efforts to seek a new trial.

Redden attacked Judge Holthus as she denied him bail on Jan. 3. He was initially in court facing charges including battery, robbery, assault, injury to property, and coercion. Before the court ...

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg told Judge Juan Merchan Tuesday that he does not oppose former President Trump's request to delay his sentencing scheduled for next week.

The judge should declare for the sentence to commence on Jan. 21 2029, the day after Mr. Trump leaves office. There is no reason for justice to be delayed and, more importantly, denied. Americans ...

The New York judge overseeing former President Trump's hush money case will decide Friday whether to delay his Sept. 18 sentencing, according to a court filing Thursday.

NEW YORK — Donald Trump is asking the judge in his New York hush money criminal case to delay his sentencing until after the November presidential election. In a letter made public Thursday, a ...