![]() ![]() Typically, one would enter into such an agreement because their attorney is concerned that they might incriminate themselves in a crime. Basically, these “Queen for a Day” agreements, which are more properly called “proffer agreements,” essentially allow people to tell the government what information they have about a crime without those words being used against them. In a federal criminal investigation, the United States Attorney’s Office refers to someone coming in to talk under a form of immunity as being, colloquially, a “Queen for a Day.” In that situation, your life might become significantly worse after your special day if it is not handled correctly. ![]() “This is Jack Bailey, wishing we could make every woman a queen, for every single day!” If, in fact, her life was worse than the other contestants, it would be her lucky day and she would become “Queen for a Day” and get a list of prizes. The expression derives from a somewhat tasteless old radio and TV show that ran in the ’50s and ’60s wherein a female contestant would talk about what a horrible life she has had. If your attorney tells you he or she will get you a “Queen for a Day letter, you might think that it sounds like a good thing – who would not want to be a queen for a day? However, in the context of a federal criminal investigation, it may not be such good news. To be “Queen for a Day”… Would you accept that offer? ![]()
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