White Collar Advice Blog
Pre-Suasion Sentencing: Why Influence Starts Long Before Court
In today’s webinar, we’re going to dig into Robert Cialdini’s Pre-Suasion and how its principles apply to every stage of your case.
Federal Defense Attorney: Script + Red Flags
How to Hire a Federal Defense Attorney By Justin Paperny, former federal defendant and crisis manager who has worked with hundreds of
Criminal Defense Lawyer Consultation Questions (Script)
Use these criminal defense lawyer consultation questions/script when interviewing lawyers. Print it, bring it to every consultation, and don’t apologize for asking
Coming Home From Federal Prison: Why Preparation Matters Most
I know going to prison is not easy. But here is the truth nobody wants to hear: coming home from federal prison
Mona’s Eyes: 4 Lessons for a Government Investigation
Every week, my daughter Alyssa and I go to Barnes & Noble in Irvine. We usually eat dinner at Wood Ranch first,
Federal Prison Sentence Calculator: How to Estimate Your Actual Release Date
If you or someone you love is facing federal prison time, the sentence the judge hands down is rarely the time actually
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.