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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." | 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 he 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." |
The writer should close the letter with her name and a phone number. For example, "Thank you very much. Please call me if you have any questions or concerns. My phone number is _______. Sincerely, Wendy Smith." | The writer should close the letter with her name and a phone number. For example, "Thank you very much. Please call me if you have any questions or concerns. My phone number is _______. Sincerely, Wendy Smith." | ||
