White Collar Advice Blog
The Ten Assets We Keep Talking About
I’ve said it in our newsletters—if you don’t build assets, the government will. They’ll define you with a DOJ press release, and
What Hidden Excuses Creep Into Letters, Even When You Think You’re Accepting Responsibility?
(Click the Play button above to listen to the whole podcast) Creating an asset with the wrong message can backfire. I’ve lost
Why Will a Federal Judge Be More Inclined to Listen If They See Their Own Values in You?
(Click the Play button to listen to the whole podcast) Data suggests people are more likely to help you if they recognize
What Do Judges Mean When They Say, “Show Me How You’re Fixing It, Not That You’re Sorry”?
(Click the Play button above to listen to the whole podcast) The past is fixed. Nothing you say can change it. But
Why Creating Assets Before Sentencing Can Influence Judges, Probation Officers, and the BOP
“What the hell do you mean, create assets that don’t exist? My lawyer has no clue either.” I received this message on
How Can One Page, Written Early, Influence a Judge More Than Any Courtroom Apology?
How Can One Page, Written Early, Influence a Judge More Than Any Courtroom Apology? (Click the Play button to listen to the
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.