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Sentencing Prep: The Courage to Face the Unknown
https://traffic.libsyn.com/whitecollaradvice/1.m4a Embrace Courage In Your Sentencing Mitigation Introduction: A Physician's Unexpected Journey A few days ago, I received a text message from a physician in Michigan who was indicted for healthcare fraud. The message...
Embracing Sentencing Mitigation: A Journey of Discipline, Courage, and Strategy
When a doctor from Michigan, indicted for healthcare fraud, called me, his voice was heavy with the weight of his new reality. At 52, facing charges that threatened to upend his life, his questions were ones I've heard too often: Is my life over? What about prison, my...
Discovering Life Lessons in Federal Prison
I've previously discussed my journey into Federal Prison Camp and recounted my initial experiences on my first day. Today, I want to dive into the lessons I learned while incarcerated. Federal Prisons, like many government agencies, function at a snail's pace. It...
Receive a Target Letter: How to Prepare for Federal Sentencing and Win
https://youtu.be/MSjWmHuDCtM When faced with a federal indictment or target letter, many individuals instinctively search for information online (I sure did!), often focusing on aspects of federal prison life rather than the immediate steps they should take to...
My First Day in Marianna Federal Prison Camp
Surrendering to a federal prison is a surreal experience. When I arrived, I expected to be met by guards in the parking lot. I said goodbye to my family and walked into a small administrative building. Inside, a prisoner greeted me and asked, "Are you here to...
Federal Sentencing: Present Evidence or Risk More Time In Federal Prison
https://youtu.be/lm1YiBCYIXg?si=lT9MXjxH4U8pYkMW As a federal defendant, I learned the hard way that a proactive approach to managing an indictment and potential federal prison sentence is essential. Inspired by our feature in a New York Times article, this video...
Indicted Salesmen Prepares For Sentencing & Federal Prison
Recently, an indicted salesman called me, unable to sleep due to the stress of his impending sentencing and federal prison time. From our call, I learned he is looking at 37-41 months in federal prison. To prepare for sentencing and federal prison, I set several tasks...
Invest The Time To Learn About Government Investigations
In our fourth or fifth podcasts, we explore Aristotle's influence on my time in federal prison, hoping it resonates with you, regardless of your stage in a government investigation. Aristotle said, "Excellence is not an act, but a habit." This concept underlines the...
Power Of Tough Conversations
Welcome back to the third installment of our Aristotle series podcast. I'm truly grateful you've joined us again. Today, we're focusing on Aristotle's wisdom, specifically the significant impact of tough conversations. Embracing these tough conversations can be...
Long Federal Prison Sentence Threatens to Tear Family Apart
https://youtu.be/183aQZ5VZqQ?si=ehJyLwfaH42GrEzP White Collar Advice You Tube In this video, I address a challenging situation faced by a wife whose husband has been sentenced to 47 months in federal prison. While the federal prison sentence itself is a significant...