White Collar Advice Blog

Jobs In Federal Prison
I’m frequently asked about the jobs in federal prison. Questions include: How much will I earn? How many hours will I work

Conviction and Sentence Alternatives (CASA)
As a prison consultant I consider it my job to help my clients understand any and all changes that could influence how

Differences Between a Federal Prison Camp and Low Security Prison
Since my release from prison in 2009 I have worked with many clients who, for one reason or another, have served their

11 Questions to Ask Before You Get Sentenced
April 11, 2016 If you are getting ready to be sentenced in federal court, I would be prepared. To that end, I

The People You Meet In Federal Prison
While visiting with my closest friend, Brad Fullmer, in federal prison I would remind him how much I admired his work ethic as

Surrendering To Yankton Federal Prison Camp
April 6, 2016 It will be 8 years this month since I surrendered to federal prison. I understand the stress, the unknown
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.