White Collar Advice Blog

Did Your Network Abandon You After Going To Federal Prison?
Did Your Network Abandon You After Going To Federal Prison? Recently, a defendant who was recently released from federal prison sent me
My #1 Tactic to get a Shorter Federal Prison Camp Sentence
My #1 TACTIC to Get a Shorter Federal Prison Camp Sentence Last week, I filmed a video discussing the difference between a
The Ex-UBS Broker Who Helps White-Collar Felons Prepare for Federal Prison
If you have a few minutes you may find value in this Think Advisor article the author calls, The Ex-UBS Broker Who
Federal Sentencing Tips (Personal Narrative vs Sentencing Memorandum)
Federal Sentencing Tips (Personal Narrative vs Sentencing Memorandum) Before I went for a run in Santa Monica last week, I received the
12 Facts That Surprised Me In Federal Prison
12 Facts That Surprised Me In Federal Prison When I surrendered to federal prison in April 2008, I had no idea what
Social Media Use Sends Husband and Wife to Federal Prison
In this video I discuss how using social media poorly led to a longer federal prison sentence for a husband and wife.
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 governmentβs 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 Santosβs 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 weβve 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.