What Does the Prosecutor’s Playbook Actually Look Like Behind the Scenes? Not long ago, I raised my voice at someone who had been on many of… Read More
The Ten Assets We Keep Talking About I’ve said it in our newsletters—if you don’t build assets, the government will. They’ll define… Read More
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… Read More
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… Read More
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.… Read More
Why Creating Assets Before Sentencing Can Influence Judges, Probation Officers, and the BOP “What the hell do you mean, create assets that don’t exist? My lawyer has no… Read More
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… Read More
Why Does Silence Give the DOJ Control Over Your Name, Your Family, and Your Reputation? The FBI Showed Up. I Lied to My Lawyers. Then I Waited. (Click the Play… Read More
Preparing for Federal Prison Release: The U-Shaped Curve and the 1,000 Minute Rule Why Do Your 1,000 Minutes Decide Whether You Climb Out of the U—or Stay Stuck… Read More