White Collar Advice Blog
What the Prison Double Standard Reveals About Prosecutors and Consequences
The Prison Double Standard There’s a double standard in how accountability works in this country. When ordinary people make mistakes—especially financial ones—the

How Matthew Bowyer Used the Next Right Thing Mindset to Rebuild After Federal Charges
(Click the Play button above to listen to the whole podcast) A number of people in the pre-sentencing stage delay. They know
Charlie Javice: What She Must Prove In Federal Prison
There is no doubt: seven years instead of 12 years in federal prison is a major win for Charlie Javice. Let’s talk

What Lesson From Tracii Proves You Can Not Drift in Prison and Expect Relief Later?
(Click the Play button to listen to the whole podcast) One of my favorite people in our community is Tracii Hutsona. When

Tai Lopez Faces $112M Fraud Allegations
As a marketer, I’ve known about Tai Lopez for years. I never bought into his 67 Steps or any of his programs,

After the Fall
I’m so thankful you are here, reading this, giving me your most important asset: your time. I’ll do my best to prove
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.