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Atlas Shrugged: A Defense That Wins in Fiction, Not in Court
Justin Paperny on why Rearden's trial strategy works for Ayn Rand and would fail for a real defendant.
Justin Paperny
Aug 3, 2026
What The Odyssey Teaches About Surviving Federal Prison
Justin Paperny on why Homer's 3,000-year-old epic still speaks to anyone enduring a long stretch in federal prison.
Justin Paperny
Jul 25, 2026
Habits Every Successful Person After Prison Shares
In April 2025, I had lunch with Matt Cox in Tampa two days before he interviewed me on his Inside True Crime […]
Justin Paperny
Jul 6, 2026
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 […]
Justin Paperny
Jul 2, 2026
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 […]
Justin Paperny
Jun 26, 2026
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 […]
Justin Paperny
Jun 25, 2026
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 […]
Justin Paperny
Jun 23, 2026
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 […]
Justin Paperny
Jun 22, 2026
My Partner Gave an FBI Proffer. Should I Worry?
A headline. Los Angeles Times. My co-defendant had agreed to plead guilty and was cooperating in an ongoing federal probe. He had […]
Justin Paperny
Jun 22, 2026
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 […]
Justin Paperny
Jun 16, 2026
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 […]
Justin Paperny
Jun 13, 2026
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 […]
Justin Paperny
Jun 8, 2026
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 […]
Justin Paperny
Jun 8, 2026
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