You can help Rob by writing a letter in support to be considered at sentencing. There is still time to write, but we need your letters before August 8th.
The sentencing phase is when the judge may consider letters from supporters in deciding what sentence Rob gets between 6 and 30 years! Written statements of support from family and friends can be very useful. The best format is 1 or 2 pages addressing Rob's character, good deeds and any other aspect of who he is that might give the court a reason to sentence him to less jail time. Identify yourself and your relationship to and knowledge of Rob. Provide your character reference for Rob – for example “I know Rob Becker to be a loyal and caring friend and a person of personal integrity whom I trust completely.” It must be your personal statement. Provide an example if it is helpful.
The above is only a suggestion. Use the format with which you feel most comfortable. Please remember, your letters must not criticize the judge, the trial or the prosecutor, nor should they argue that Rob is innocent - at this stage, our life experiences with Rob are all the judge needs to hear.
If you have any concerns about the content, Rob’s lawyer has generously agreed to review and make comments if the draft arrives in time. He can be reached for this purpose at PJCOTTER@arnstein.com
When it is final, the original should be ADDRESSED to:
Honorable Stephen A. Kouri
Circuit Judge - 10th Circuit
Peoria County Courthouse
324 Main Street
Peoria, Illinois, 61602
BUT MAIL it to:
Pat Cotter, Esq.
ARNSTEIN & LEHR LLP
120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 1200
Chicago, Illinois 60606-3910
to make sure it gets in the record.
Thank you.
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2 comments:
I sent my letter to the Probate office, with a copy to Cotter. Do I need to resend my letter to the Judge?
Terri
If you already sent a copy to Cotter you are fine.
If you ONLY sent a letter to the probate office then please send a copy to Cotter as well.
Thank you.
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