White Collar Advice Blog
Preparing for Sentencing and Prison
At the start of our first webinar of the year, I said: If you leave this call and do nothing, you’ve wasted
Medical Treatment in Federal Prison | Chapter 19
What to Expect From Medical Treatment in Federal Prison This chapter documents how Medical Treatment in Federal Prison works in practice. It
The Maze | Chapter 8
“The most dangerous decision you can make is deciding the ending before even attempting to improve it,” I told him. I was
Prison Coach Role Prior to Self-Surrender to Prison | Chapter 6
This chapter shows how contact with a prison coach occurred before self-surrender and what actions followed. Note: The chapter below is reproduced
What to Know About Religious Services In Federal Prison | Chapter 18
What to Expect From Religious Services in Federal Prison Religious Services In Federal Prison include access to chaplains, group worship, and faith
Federal Prison and Life After
In a conversation with my friend Mariana van Zeller, I walked through how I ended up in federal prison.This blog follows that
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.