White Collar Advice Blog
Update From Lewisburg Federal Prison Camp
One of the biggest lessons I have learned from going through this process is the value of seeking input and counsel from
Defendants: DON’T Let The Government Get More Than Your FREEDOM
When I was a defendant, I made bad choices. I neglected my health and family, and I lost valuable relationships. In sum,
Life After Federal Prison: Day 1
@whitecollaradvice Life After Federal Prison: Day 1 ♬ original sound – White Collar Advice Many of you asked what I did when
Sentencing Day For White Collar Crime
After three long years of waiting our client was sentenced at the Federal Courthouse in San Diego. The sentencing guidelines were 24-31
Should You Tell Potential Employers You Went To Federal Prison?
Should you tell employers you have a felony record that may include time in federal prison? I share my thoughts in this
Theranos Trial: What if Sunny Balwani’s Victims Lie?
When I was released from federal prison in May 2009, I began attending sentencing hearings. Until that time, I had only attended
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.