White Collar Advice Blog
To Cooperate or Not To Cooperate – That is the Question
TO COOPERATE OR NOT TO COOPERATE – THAT IS THE QUESTION You are under investigation for a white collar crime, and are
How Do I Prepare For the Pre Sentence Interview?
I wrote a blog recently about the consequences that can follow a bad presentence report (PSR). I received a number of calls
Guns Might Send White Collar Executive Back To Federal Prison
I woke yesterday to a text that read, “My life is ruined again, and again it is not my fault. I’m literally
Taking It One Day At A Time – Our First Call
After waiting for two days for our father to call from federal prison, the phone finally rang. The counselor at Canaan Federal
Whether or Not To Plead Guilty – Practical Considerations
You have been charged with a white collar crime, and are facing a potentially lengthy prison sentence if convicted, significant legal fees
‘Dance Moms’ Abby Lee Miller Pleads Guilty: Time To Shift Strategy
Last week, a defendant said he’d love to work with me, presuming I’m not a fan of Donald Trump. Then a few
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.