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Can Theranos’ COO Sunny Balwani Avoid Federal Prison?
Introduction A California jury found former Silicon Valley superstar Elizabeth Holmes guilty of investor fraud. Specifically, the jury found Holmes guilty of
HOLMES GUILTY OF FRAUD
Holmes Guilty of Fraud INTRODUCTION In a mixed verdict, the jury in the Elizabeth Holmes criminal fraud trial found her guilty of
Jussie Smollett: Will Prison Help Him?
Jussie Smollett: Will Prison Help Him? INTRODUCTION Speculation abounds about whether Jussie Smollett will actually get time in prison when he is
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In general, people sentenced to serve time in federal prison are required to hold a job if they are medically able to
Jussie Smollett Sentencing Hearing
“What should Jussie Smollett tell the Judge at his sentencing?,” a journalist in Chicago asked me this morning. Great question, because the
Insider Trading FAQ
THE SEC, INSIDER TRADING & CRYPTO: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW Are crypto traders covered by SEC insider trading rules against
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.