When a guilty verdict has been rendered the mitigating circumstances surrounding the offense and the defendant’s background can play a very significant role in the sentencing phase. Prodigy will conduct an extensive investigation into a defendant’s background beginning with their birth through adulthood and obtain supporting factors to be presented. We will identify and interview mitigating witness, obtain evidence of incidents of abuse, neglect, disabilities and exceptional PTSD factors that may have resulted from parental or environmental factors and equip your attorney with the best mitigating factors on your behalf.
Mitigation
Frequently Asked Questions
When a guilty verdict is rendered, the sentencing phase becomes a critical moment. Our mitigation services are designed to provide your defense team with the crucial information needed to argue for a more favorable outcome. Here are answers to some of the most common questions about our role in this process.
What is the primary goal of your mitigation services?
The main goal is to uncover mitigating circumstances surrounding the offense and the defendant’s background that can be presented during the sentencing phase. This information can play a very significant role in the final sentence and is a crucial part of a complete defense strategy.
What does your background investigation involve?
We conduct an extensive investigation into the defendant’s life, from birth through adulthood. This includes identifying and interviewing mitigating witnesses, as well as obtaining evidence of any incidents of abuse, neglect, or disabilities, and factors like PTSD that may have resulted from their environment or upbringing.
How does this information help my attorney?
Our investigation equips your attorney with a comprehensive body of evidence and supporting factors. This allows them to present a more complete and humanized picture of the defendant to the court, strengthening their argument for a more lenient sentence on your behalf.
Can you find evidence of past trauma or neglect?
Yes, our investigation is specifically designed to uncover evidence of past incidents such as abuse, neglect, disabilities, and PTSD. We meticulously gather and document these factors to show how they may have influenced the defendant’s life and the circumstances of the offense.
Do you work with the legal defense team?
Yes, we work closely with your attorney to ensure that our investigation is focused and effective. We provide them with all the necessary information and supporting factors so they are well-prepared to present the best possible case during the sentencing phase.