White Collar Advice Blog
My First Federal Prison Blog
Your first day in federal prison is often the most confusing and emotionally intense part of the journey. This page focuses on
What Should I Know About the Administrative Remedy Process? (Chapter 12)
What Should I Know About the Administrative Remedy Process? When going into the federal prison system, it’s prudent to enter with our
What Should I Know About Prison Staff Hierarchy? (Chapter 11)
Navigating the bureaucracy of federal prison requires at least a cursory knowledge of the key players and their roles. This section provides
A Message to ALL Innocent Defendants Facing Federal Prison
Going to federal prison was easier for me because I did it. But what if you did not commit a white collar
What Should I Know About Prison Transfers? (Chapter 10)
What Should I Know About Prison Transfers? Based upon the number of minimum-security camps in the federal prison system, we estimate that
Sentencing Preparations: Federal Judge Offers Advice
Last week I posted a video with my business partner, Michael Santos and Federal Judge Mark Bennett. After I posted the video,
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.