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Character References: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
If you intend to plead guilty to a criminal charge, your lawyer may suggest you gather character references to provide to the judge or magistrate before sentencing. But not all character references are created equal. Some can help your case, while others might do more harm than good. Here's what to consider. Authenticity Matters The key to a strong character reference is authenticity. Judges and magistrates read hundreds of references every year. It doesn't take them long to spot when someone is simply telling the court what they think it wants to hear. The best character references are honest and don’t shy away from the truth....
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