Why Nietzsche Wrote for People Going To Federal Prison
“Who else you got?” a friend asked. “What do you mean?” I responded. “What other…
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Author: Scotty Carper
Scotty Carper
What George Santos Got Wrong About Federal Sentencing
When I got sentenced to 18 months in a minimum-security federal prison camp, people said…
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The Greatest Consequence of a Federal Conviction—and Why It Matters for Sentencing
I was walking to Nobu in Newport Beach to have dinner with Michael Santos and…
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Waiting for Trial Is Not Waiting Time: What the Minnesota COVID Fraud Case Teaches Defendants
The Feeding Our Future fraud case in Minnesota exposed something deeper than financial theft. As…
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How the BOP’s FSA Task Force Will Impact Inmates and Staff: New Standards for Home Confinement and Accountability
The Bureau of Prisons’ (BOP) launch of the FSA Task Force changes how home confinement…
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George Santos: 5 Things He Must Avoid in Federal Prison
I spent time this week reviewing the sentencing, media tour, and public comments made by…
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Why the BOP Created the FSA Task Force: Director Marshall’s Push to Fix Home Confinement Delays
The Bureau of Prisons (BOP) launched the FSA Task Force to confront a critical bottleneck:…
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Why Sean Combs and Federal Defendants Need to Document Change for Shorter Sentences
Many are quick to say Sean Combs will get sentenced to time served. But that…
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Using Federal Prison Time Well: Document Progress and Prepare for Early Release
Last week, I got a call from an upset woman whose husband is preparing for…
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