Federal Sentencing Guidelines

I’m Russell Lorfing, a Texas criminal defense attorney, and throughout my career I’ve seen how overwhelming the federal system can be for people who are suddenly facing it. Federal sentencing is complex, unforgiving, and often misunderstood—and too many people are forced to make life-altering decisions without truly understanding what’s at stake.

Federal sentencing is driven by numbers, not opinions. This course teaches the foundation of the Federal Sentencing Guidelines—how sentences are calculated, what factors matter, and how small details can add or subtract years. If you want to understand the system that will decide your time, this is where you start.