What Hidden Excuses Creep Into Letters, Even When You Think You’re Accepting Responsibility?
(Click the Play button above to listen to the whole podcast) Creating an asset with the wrong message can backfire. I’ve lost […]
Why Will a Federal Judge Be More Inclined to Listen If They See Their Own Values in You?
(Click the Play button to listen to the whole podcast) Data suggests people are more likely to help you if they recognize […]
What Do Judges Mean When They Say, “Show Me How You’re Fixing It, Not That You’re Sorry”?
(Click the Play button above to listen to the whole podcast) The past is fixed. Nothing you say can change it. But […]
How Can One Page, Written Early, Influence a Judge More Than Any Courtroom Apology?
How Can One Page, Written Early, Influence a Judge More Than Any Courtroom Apology? (Click the Play button to listen to the […]
How to Write a Federal Sentencing Narrative and Release Plan That Judges Respect
If you are in a federal case, the government already controls the story. Your only chance to influence probation, prosecutors, and the […]
5 Common Mistakes Defendants Make in Federal Investigations
The Most Common Mistakes Defendants Make in a Federal Investigation When federal agents show up, every choice you make matters. Most defendants […]
Hardest Part of Getting Out of Prison: Why Reentry Is Harder Than You Think
What’s the Hardest Part of Getting Out of Prison? It’s not the bars. It’s doing the work every day without knowing when—or […]
Do White Collar Criminals Go to Dangerous Prisons?
Sometimes, but not always. Placement depends on your sentence length, background, and behavior. Most white collar defendants are placed in minimum-security prison […]