White Collar Advice Blog
Federal Conspiracy Sentencing: Why You May Be Held Responsible for More Than You Did
Federal conspiracy charges carry a complexity that most defendants do not fully understand until they are already deep into the process. The
RDAP Program: Complete Eligibility Requirements and Application Guide
The Residential Drug Abuse Program (RDAP) is a federal prison treatment program that can reduce your sentence by up to 12 months
Received a Federal Target Letter? Here Is What It Means and What Happens Next
A federal target letter arrives quietly. It comes in the mail, arrives at your front door or your attorney calls to tell
Federal Prison Visitation: 4 Mistakes I Made
I was flying back east to visit a friend in prison, and it has me thinking about some of the mistakes I
Contraband in Federal Prison Camp Can Cost You More Than Time
Thousands of people come into the White Collar Advice community every month. We hear hopeful stories. We also hear sad ones. One
Federal Wire Fraud Sentencing: How It Works and What Affects the Outcome
Wire fraud is one of the most commonly charged federal crimes — and one of the most broadly written. The statute covers
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.