One of the guideline categories is called "acceptance of responsibility." He gets full credit for pleading before trial. He probably hopes to either get anything less than life, or maybe a better prison designation from the judge. I think the threat of the death penalty was hanging over his head. I don't think that is realistic in a New York court , state or federal, anyway.
One of the guideline categories is called "acceptance of responsibility." He gets full credit for pleading before trial. He probably hopes to either get anything less than life, or maybe a better prison designation from the judge. I think the threat of the death penalty was hanging over his head. I don't think that is realistic in a New York court , state or federal, anyway.