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Old 09-08-2010, 08:30 PM
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Originally Posted by calvindog View Post
In fairness, I've often used the argument at a sentencing for clients convicted of fraud that they didn't target anyone individually, just everyone who crossed their paths or invested with them, whether it be friends, family or perfect strangers. I've found that such an argument has really resonated with judges who recognize this as a mitigating factor.
Kind of like clients who are convicted of murdering their parents asking for mercy because they are orphans.
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