White Collar Advice Blog

How to Get Kicked Out of RDAP
You have done the hard part, you were accepted into the Bureau of Prisons Residential Drug Abuse Program. Assuming you qualify for

What Is It Like To Visit In Prison?
Many times I have been asked, “What is it like to visit in prison?” The answer depends on who you are asking.

What Books Should I Read In Prison?
What Books Should I Read In Prison? Summary: A White Collar Advice client encouraged me to share an email I sent to

Learning To Say No In Federal Prison
Say No In Federal Prison! This morning I’ll be speaking with a female defendant who will be surrendering to the Federal Prison

What Is The Best Prison To Go To?
Best Prison To Go To “I saw your video about tips and tricks and got your sentencing calculator. I had no idea

New Year’s Resolutions From Federal Prison Camp
December 31, 2016 I have never had New Year’s Resolutions, but I did hear a lot of New Year’s Resolutions From Federal
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.