White Collar Advice Blog
The Executive Who Practiced His Apology for Weeks and Still Got 18 Extra Months
I spoke with an executive this week who had done everything people tell you to do before sentencing. Pressed suit. Letters from
How to Show Remorse at Sentencing
The man had a polished letter, a pressed suit, and a speech he practiced in the mirror. Then he stood in federal
Proffers, Reverse Proffers, and Cooperation: What You Need to Know
If you’re facing a federal investigation, your lawyer may have already used the term “proffer” or “reverse proffer.” You may have nodded
Federal Prison Security Levels: What Each Level Means for Your Case (2026)
The Bureau of Prisons operates five security levels for federal inmates: minimum, low, medium, high, and administrative. Your security level determines which
2026 Federal Sentencing Guidelines Amendments: What Federal Defendants Need to Know Now
A man I worked alongside last fall had been told by his attorney that his guideline range would land between 24 and
Lompoc Federal Prison Camp: What You Should Know Before You Report
By Matt Bowyer, who reported to Lompoc Federal Prison Camp in October, 2025 and was released in March, 2026. The morning I
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.