White Collar Advice Blog
The Presentence Investigation Report: What It Contains, How It’s Prepared, and Why It Follows You Through Everything | Chapter 7
After a conviction or guilty plea, the most important document in the entire case is not the indictment, the plea agreement, or
Federal Sentencing Preparation | 12-2-25
Why Federal Sentencing Preparation Matters Most people under investigation wait. They wait for discovery. They wait for updates. They wait for their
Nonresidential Drug Abuse Program (NRDAP) In Federal Prison
Summary Not everyone qualifies for RDAP, the only federal program that can shorten your sentence by up to one year. But that
Securities Fraud Federal Prison: My Story
When someone types “securities fraud federal prison” into a search bar, they are looking for information, details. How does a broker go
How I Used “Dirty Prison Consultants” as My Excuse to Do Nothing | Chapter 6
Chapter Summary If you’re searching “federal prison consultant,” you’ve probably heard the same warning I used to repeat: dirty prison consultants scam
First Step Act and Post-Conviction Proceedings Explained | Chapter 5
Why Post-Conviction Planning Matters More Than Defendants Think This chapter explains the key steps after conviction — from PSR and sentencing to
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.