White Collar Advice Blog
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 Barbarian | Chapter 7
“Dr. Sachs, may I speak directly?” I asked as we sat drinking coffee at the Coffee Bean in Calabasas. “Please,” he said—kind,
Lying to Federal Investigators Was My Biggest Mistake | Chapter 4
A firsthand look at how denial, secrecy, and silence led to bigger problems once federal investigators became involved. Note: The chapter below
Job Details in Federal Prison: Inside Prison Jobs | Chapter 15
Job Details in Federal Prison Explained Job Details in Federal Prison determine daily routines, income, access, and structure. Assignments vary widely in
Security Levels in Federal Prison | Chapter 14
What Security Levels in Federal Prison Mean for Housing Security levels in federal prison determine where people sleep, how much movement they
How a Wall Street Career Quietly Became a Ponzi Scheme | Chapter 3
A firsthand look at how shortcuts, pressure, and denial allowed a Ponzi scheme to form inside a fast-growing brokerage business. Note: The
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.