I am writing this letter on behalf of a family member mine who is presently before you on criminal charges and is due to be sentenced shortly. Your Honor, I am writing you concerning my sentencing hearing.I understand that I have made a decision that will impact my entire life. In this article, we will discuss how to write a formal letter to a judge, along with the proper format and a sample letter. A character letter is designed to show support for a defendant in a criminal case. These letters have the potential to influence the court. (2) Application for media recording shall be made in writing to the assigned judge in the case prior to the commencement of the trial. Trial briefs shall not exceed 10 pages without good cause shown and leave of Court. A character letter to a judge should establish your credibility, paint a full picture of the defendant and be respectful, among other things. At sentencing phase, judges have some discretion, for good or bad, on the overall consequence of the case.