White Collar Advice Blog
What Does Success Look Like After A Federal Indictment?
Success After A Federal Indictment We’re grateful to Peter Holley at The Washington Post for bringing attention to our work at White
My Thoughts on the College Admissions Scandal
My Thoughts on the College Admissions Scandal As you would expect, I have received a number of calls, emails and text messages

What CAN You Bring To Federal Prison?
The text below is from a YouTube video I recently filmed… Apparently, I have nine minutes to get everything in because I
What is the purpose of a character reference letter?
February 20, 2019 Readers of our work know that we believe defendants need to take action to get the best outcome. If
Pain & Regret From Federal Prison – What’s The Difference?
Regret From Federal Prison From May 2009 until September 2014 about 22% of the people who called me were home from prison.
Choosing Pain or Regret Before & After Federal Prison
Do you prefer pain or regret? 37 minutes… For 37 minutes this morning I listened as a white collar defendant complained to
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.