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14 Costly Errors in Sentencing Mitigation
14 Costly Errors That Lead to Longer Prison Sentences – How Defendants Lose the War for Leniency β And the Strategies to

Small Federal Prison Camp Can Help You or Break You
My friend Michelle summed this up beautifully on our client call this week. She said something I have been thinking about ever

Going to Trial and Still Facing It Again
What happens when you go to trial People ask what happens when going to trial when you believe you did nothing wrong.

Federal Wire Fraud Indictment: What Happens When Everything Falls Apart | Chapter 9
The Man Who Had Everything Richard wasn’t the kind of man who asked for help. He told me that about four minutes

Mandatory Minimum vs. Guideline Range: Federal Sentencing Explained
Article 7 of 31 | Series: Federal Sentencing & the Sentence Calculator Most people understand that federal crimes carry sentencing ranges. What

How Minimum Security Camps Compare to Other Prisons | Chapter 22
Daily Life in Minimum Security Camps and Other Prisons People heading into federal custody often ask what minimum security camps and other
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.