White Collar Advice Blog
Why The Fraud Triangle Leads To Crime | Chapter 2
The Fraud Triangle: pressure, rationalization, and opportunity can derail the life we are meant to live, to put it lightly. Note: The
How to Get a Shorter Prison Sentence: 10 Strategies
You can earn a shorter prison sentence through strategic preparation, documented mitigation, and, in some cases, cooperation with prosecutors. Defendants who use
What to Know About Disciplinary Infractions in Federal Prison | Chapter 13
Chapter Summary: Disciplinary Infractions in Federal Prison Explained Disciplinary infractions in federal prison begin with staff reports and often end with long-term
Administrative Remedy Process: A Realistic Look Inside | Chapter 12
Chapter Summary – A Look Inside the Administrative Remedy Process This chapter explains how the Administrative Remedy Process works, why timelines and
First Days in Federal Prison: My Beginning at Taft Camp | Chapter 1
Chapter 1 from Lessons From Prison, was written while I was serving my sentence at Taft Federal Prison Camp. I reflect on
Federal Prison Mitigation: Complete Guide to Reducing Your Sentence
Federal prison mitigation (or sentencing mitigation) is the process of presenting evidence and documentation to a judge that demonstrates why you deserve
The White Collar Advice blog helps people under investigation or facing federal sentencing understand the system, avoid mistakes that lead to longer sentences or tougher prison placements, and prepare for prison and reentry.
People under federal investigation, facing sentencing, or preparing for prison who want to build a documented record that shows they are different from the government’s one-sided version of events. Family members who want to understand the process and help a loved one prepare should read it too.
Yes. The blog is based on the combined experience of our team at White Collar Advice, including my time in the system, Michael Santos’s 26 years in federal prison, and the work we’ve done with thousands of people going through investigations, sentencing, and reentry. Everything comes from what we’ve seen and documented over many years.
These blogs teach you how to create assets that do not currently exist to influence cynical stakeholders, like a Federal Judge or Probation Officer.