White Collar Advice Blog

How To Respond If Government Agents Visit Your Office
ADDITIONAL THOUGHTS ON WHAT TO DO IF FACED WITH A SURPRISE VISIT BY GOVERNMENT AGENTS If you have been following my blog,

Get Released Early From Federal Prison Camp
March 9, 2016 On Monday, I contributed to a pretrial services class at the courthouse in Los Angeles. I presented with the

Submission of Reports, Forms or Other Paperwork to the Government
Part 5 of 5 – When Law Enforcement Comes Knocking — What Are Your Options? This step emphasizes error prevention in government submissions.

Submission of Reports, Forms or Other Paperwork to the Government
Submitting reports, forms, or other paperwork to the government is more than an administrative task — it is a formal representation of

The Scheduled Interview or Testimony
This step focuses on preparing for a formal interview or sworn testimony requested by government agents, investigators, or other authorities. The objective

The Scheduled Interview or Testimony
A scheduled interview or testimony is a critical moment that can significantly influence the direction of an investigation or case. This step
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.