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The letter should include all of the defendant's positive traits. For example, "John has always been considerate of elderly people. I know that he wants to please his mother." | The letter should include all of the defendant's positive traits. For example, "John has always been considerate of elderly people. I know that he wants to please his mother." | ||
| − | + | It is also important that the letter include the writer's assessment as to the defendant's dangerousness and whether he is likely to return to court. For example, "I think John will not cause any trouble if he is released, and I believe that he will come to trial." | |
If appropriate, the writer should state what her role will be in helping the defendant upon release. For example, "If John is released, I will meet with him on a regular basis to see how is doing." Or, "I get off work at 3pm. I have spoken with John's mother, and we have made arrangements for him to spend afternoons at my house until the resolution of the case." | If appropriate, the writer should state what her role will be in helping the defendant upon release. For example, "If John is released, I will meet with him on a regular basis to see how is doing." Or, "I get off work at 3pm. I have spoken with John's mother, and we have made arrangements for him to spend afternoons at my house until the resolution of the case." | ||
