Sadly, I am asking for your leniency in sentencing me and plea that your sentence be merciful and not punitive. 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. Applications MUST be made using the Request for Adjournment Form attached hereto. A character letter to a judge should establish your credibility, paint a full picture of the defendant and be respectful, among other things. These are documents and forms relating to the areas in which they are located. Most documents and forms on this website are in Adobe Acrobat (. A character letter is designed to show support for a defendant in a criminal case.