White Collar Advice Blog
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
Chapter Summary – Why Post-Conviction Planning Matters More Than Defendants Think This chapter explains the key steps after conviction — from PSR
Understanding Criminal Justice Proceedings | Chapter 4
Chapter Summary – How Decisions Are Made in the Criminal Justice System This chapter explains how criminal justice proceedings unfold and why
Choosing the Right Criminal Defense Lawyer | Chapter 3
Chapter Summary – Understanding the Role of a Criminal Defense Attorney Most people wait too long to figure out how to hire
Hiring a White-Collar Defense Lawyer: Key Factors to Weigh | Chapter 2
Chapter Summary – How to Choose the Right White-Collar Defense Attorney Most people entering the system have never hired a lawyer, let
Why White Collar Crime Investigations Escalate Quickly | Chapter 1
Chapter Summary -White Collar Crime Investigations Escalate White collar crime investigations escalate quickly because people don’t understand how their actions are interpreted
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.