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). How should you start a leniency letter?A character letter to a judge should establish your credibility, paint a full picture of the defendant and be respectful, among other things. I need a sample letter of asking a judge for leniency when he is sentencing a former student for criminal charges. At the start of the letter, introduce yourself and explain how you know the defendant. The character reference letter for court serves the purpose of offering the Judge insights into the Defendant's moral or mental attributes. The goal of character reference letters is to tell the judge a story. To give the judge insight into a defendant as a person. The goal of character reference letters is to tell the judge a story. To give the judge insight into a defendant as a person.
