Most commonly, proffers are a prelude to cooperation. The individual is under … See more

A “proffer session” is the meeting between an individual and law enforcement during which the individual gives a proffer. Proffer sessions usually take place in a U.S. Attorney’s … See more

A proffer letter describes any agreement the prosecution and the individual has regarding a proffer session or sessions. Typically, a proffer letter will state that the individual h… See more

As noted, there are different kinds of immunity, which offer varying levels of protection. The most common kind of immunity offered in proffer letters is what is called “use … See more

A “reverse proffer” is very different from a proffer. In a reverse proffer, the prosecutor describes the evidence while the defendant and his attorney listens. Sometimes, reverse pro… See more