Heart of Justice LLC - Company Research Report

Company Overview

Name

Heart of Justice LLC

Mission of the Company

Heart of Justice LLC is a social enterprise group that offers mitigation for criminal defense cases. The organization merges criminal defense mitigation and community organizing to provide a winning formula for all who are accused of crimes. Their commitment is to restore integrity in the criminal justice system at the grassroots level by uniting, informing, and empowering practitioners of the mitigation field.

Founding

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Founder(s)

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Key People

Victoria Rusk, a former broadcast journalist from Lubbock, Texas, is a leading professional advocate for fair sentencing.

Headquarters

Houston, TX

Number of Employees

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Revenue

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Company Reputation

Heart of Justice LLC is known for its dedication to criminal justice reform through mitigation. It aims to reveal the human story behind criminal defendants, helping judges and juries render fair and just punishments.

Products

Published Material

The Handbook for Mitigation by Victoria Rusk

Description: This book introduces the concept of mitigation, a process aimed at discovering and presenting factors in a criminal defendant's life that can influence sentencing and avoid harsh punishment.

Key Features:

Comprehensive guide for criminal defense attorneys.

Emphasizes the importance of uncovering the life story behind defendants.

Practical strategies for preparing mitigation evidence.

Services

Case Consulting

Description: Offers comprehensive experience as mitigation specialists at all stages of a criminal case.

Key Features:

Strategy development for each client.

To-do list creation for mitigation specialists.

Assistance in finding a mitigation specialist.

Post-Conviction Consulting

Description: Specializes in identifying and presenting mitigating evidence during appeals.

Key Features:

Documentation of overlooked evidence.

Affidavit writing.

Support for establishing re-sentencing or retrial.

Mitigation Investigation

Description: Committed to high-quality investigation services that provide useful information to counsel.

Key Features:

Full record research and digestion, including education, criminal, and medical records.

Witness identification, location, and interviewing.

Culturally aware and relevant information elicitation.

Client Interviews

Description: Establishes trust and collects the client’s life story.

Key Features:

Multiple interviews with clients.

Consultation with defense attorneys.

Character Witness Letter Assistance

Description: Assists in gathering favorable letters from character witnesses.

Key Features:

Interviews with letter writers.

Development of proper outlines with clear voice.

Generation of witness potential strength reports.

Recent Developments

New Products Launched

Mitigation University

Description: Online presentations and resources on mitigation investigation for criminal cases.

Target Audience: Professionals preparing for punishment trials, plea bargains, or death-waivers in capital murder cases.

New Features Added to Existing Products

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New Partnerships

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Media and Public Engagement

Interviews and Articles

4/2/21: Interview on The Prison Show, KPFT FM 90.1 Houston

Discussed the value of mitigation in defense cases.

3/24/21: Interview on Beyond the Edge (YouTube)

Discussed The Handbook for Mitigation and founding Heart of Justice.

1/28/21: Interview on P.I.s Declassified with Francie Koehler

Highlighted the benefits of mitigation for private investigators in criminal defense cases.

12/16/20: Article in Pursuit Magazine

"Why every criminal case needs mitigation" excerpted from The Handbook for Mitigation.

12/14/20: Interview on KBOO FM’s Prison Pipeline Show

Educated the public about the Oregon criminal justice system and the importance of mitigation.

11/17/20: Interview on Mike Morse Law Firm Podcast

Discussed The Handbook of Mitigation and its impact on the legal community.

11/15/20: Interview on Andrew & Andrew Texas Criminal Defense Podcast

Detailed the processes and importance of mitigation in criminal defense.

Events

Heart of Justice LLC hosts monthly mitigation events, offering free resources via Zoom seminars to educate law firms and families of the accused about the available resources for due process.

Contact Information

Heart of Justice LLC
Address: PO Box 10891, Houston, TX 77206
Email: info@heartofjustice.org
Phone: (346) 297-0183

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