White Collar Advice Blog
What are Criminal Justice Proceedings? (Chapter 4)
Once you hire a criminal defense lawyer, you hope for an advocate to help navigate the criminal justice system. Unfortunately, hiring a
12 Questions to Ask Defense Attorneys
Dear Justin, Over the last nine days, I received the following messages about how to work with defense attorneys. “Should I be
How to Find a Criminal Defense Lawyer (Chapter 3)
Darren had been in business for more than a decade, and he worked with corporate lawyers extensively. He contacted me when he
What Should I Consider Before I Hire a White-Collar Defense Lawyer? (Chapter 2)
When I learned that I was in trouble, I had no idea how to hire or vet a white-collar defense lawyer. How
What Do I Need To Know About White-Collar Crime Investigations? (Chapter 1)
Hi, I am Justin Paperny, Co-Founder of White Collar Advice. Michael Santos and I wrote this book and chose to give it
Sentencing Mitigation Can Lead to a Shorter Prison Sentence
If you want a shorter federal prison sentence, consider creating a sentencing mitigation package. With a sentencing mitigation package, you will demonstrate
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.