I am writing this letter on behalf of a former student of mine who is presently before you on criminal charges and is due to be sentenced shortly. I am writing this letter behalf of my dear friend Princewill Johnson.Mr. Princewill and I have been close friends over 10 years now. Dear judge (name), I am writing to ask for leniency in the sentencing of my husband, because (then give all your reasons and speak only from your heart). At the end of a character letter, most writers make an "ask" of the court. Explain why you feel you deserve leniency. I respect a jury has found _____ guilty of ______. I am writing to offer a more complete picture of who ______ is. It's a letter to the judge asking for leniency and praying to go easy on the defendant. Therefore, you should clearly state in the letter your reasons for leniency.