Surviving Federal Prison Camp: Advice From a Longtime Prisoner
You will see how a first week at Taft gets discussed, the two lines Michael offered, and the backgrounds of the men […]
Healthcare Fraud Defense Attorney: What the $6.5 Billion DOJ Crackdown Means for You
If you need a healthcare fraud defense attorney, the clock is not paused while you decide. The government just charged 455 people […]
Federal Conspiracy Charges Sentencing: How One Defendant Avoided Prison
Charge: Federal conspiracy. District of Minnesota. Judge John R. Tunheim. Service: Sentencing narrative, character reference letters, allocution statement, volunteer record with Prison […]
How to Communicate in Federal Court and Prison
Someone new to our community called last week after getting sentenced to four years. While Judge Walter read the sentence, one thought […]
How Federal Prison Camp Jobs Get Assigned
Note: The chapter below is reproduced exactly as I wrote it inside Taft Prison Camp in 2008. The summaries, FAQs, and modern […]
The Federal Prison Checklist You Have Never Seen
I searched my own website recently. Huge mistake. Do you know how many “Top 10 Self-Surrender to Federal Prison Checklists” I have […]
My Probation Interview Is Next Week. What Should I Not Say?
The probation officer called. The interview is scheduled. Your lawyer said arrive, answer a few questions and keep it brief. That advice […]
RDAP Federal Prison: What Robert Reyes Did to Get Home 28 Months Early
Robert Reyes got 7 years. He was home in 35 months. Tuesday at 11am Pacific, 2pm Eastern, he joins me live on […]
My Lawyer Wants Me to Sign a Plea Agreement. Is There Anything Else I Can Do?
The lawyer explained the terms of your plea agreement and sentencing as you sat there and nodded. Then you drove home and […]
The DOJ Just Put Out a Press Release With My Name on It. What Do I Do?
Your phone has not stopped. Colleagues, clients. Someone from your industry group. A reporter left a voicemail. Your kids’ school called. The […]
I Got a Target Letter From the FBI. Does That Mean I’m Going to Prison?
In my work, I get a lot of these messages, “I got a target letter from the FBI. Now what?” Here is […]