Lawyers don't have much to do with this part of the process. Adults-in-custody have a points system that reflects where they fall on the ladder as far as custody level goes. More in Program Statement 5100: https://www.bop.gov/policy/progstat/5100_008cn.pdf
Lawyers have a huge impact on how the case (and defendant!)
is presented, what is and is not considered in the trial or plea, what plea the person gets - or if they get one at all, etc.
