[Date]
[The Honorable Name of Judge]
[Judge of the Local Court of City]
[Address]
[City, State, Zip Code]
[Your Name]
[Address]
[City, State, Zip Code]
Dear Judge [Last Name of Judge]:
I am writing to request leniency on behalf of [Name], who was convicted of Basic Assault this past year and will be sentenced soon. I’ve known him as an employee at my business over the last five years. He is not violent by nature but rather often takes defending himself outwards when attackers are more numerous than they realized or had time to prepare against.
It’s clear that some mitigating factors were present during his trial, which made it difficult for someone like myself to understand why exactly something snapped inside them – never mind cause any actual harm! We’ve both learned plenty since then, though, and I firmly believe that if you can find it in your heart to extend some grace, he won’t let you down.
Thank you for your time and consideration in this matter.
Sincerely,
[Signature]
[Your Name]