White Collar Advice Blog

What to Know About Religious Services In Federal Prison | Chapter 18
What to Expect From Religious Services in Federal Prison Religious Services In Federal Prison include access to chaplains, group worship, and faith

Federal Prison and Life After
In a conversation with my friend Mariana van Zeller, I walked through how I ended up in federal prison.This blog follows that

Digital Marketing After Federal Prison | Intro
Note: The chapter below is reproduced exactly as I wrote it in 2019. The summaries, FAQs, and modern context appear after the

Why Federal Cooperation Matters Once You Accept Responsibility | Chapter 5
A firsthand look at what happens when a defendant stops hiding, pleads guilty, and begins the federal cooperation process. Note: The chapter

RDAP and Psychology Programs: Eligibility, Limits, and Reality | Chapter 17
RDAP and Psychology Programs: What To Know RDAP and Psychology Programs can affect sentence length, placement, and daily conditions in federal prison.

Education and Recreation in Federal Prison | Chapter 16
Making Use of the Time Some people want to use their time in federal prison constructively. Education in prison can help a
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.