White Collar Advice Blog

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

Some Prison Advice For A White Collar Defendant
βCan you help me? I am totally consumed with how I will support my family once I am released from prison. Making

Impact of a Negative PSR (Pre Sentence Report)
In federal prison I quickly learned how many men were not prepared for their pre sentence investigation. Since then, I have learned

Why Some Lawyers Don’t Like Prison Consultants
Many criminal defense attorneys do not like working with prison consultants. No less than 50 have told me as much over the

The day has come to take our father to federal prison
My father was charged six years ago and sentenced four months back. While the last six years have changed drastically for my
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 governmentβs 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 Santosβs 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 weβve 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.