"We are one step closer to bringing the boys home," their attorney Mark Geragos told a media throng after Lyle & Erik Menendez pleaded for forgiveness in tearful allocutions in front of their weeping

Erik and Lyle Menendez 's much-anticipated resentencing hearing will be held Tuesday and Wednesday with lawyers set to battle over whether the brothers should get a lesser sentence, clearing the way for a potential release from prison. Defense attorney Mark Geragos, who is pushing for their release, said he plans to call seven witnesses.

Mark Geragos, the defense attorney for the Menendez brothers, spoke about the next steps for the brothers after the resentencing decision. Geragos also spoke on their victory saying he's "hopeful the right thing will be done.