White Collar Advice Blog
How One Honest Statement Helped a Doctor Get Less Time
I met a physician in Tampa who had a sentencing interview coming up that Monday. He sat across from me with his
Why Gambling in Prison Is Not Just a Game—It’s a Threat
Let’s talk about something too many people overlook when they think about prison: boredom. Not violence. Not gangs. Boredom. That’s the real
How a Prison Conversation Turned Into a Federal Indictment
Be Careful Who You Talk To in Federal Prison One morning in prison, I remember hearing someone ask, “Has anyone seen him?”
Why Most Federal Defendants Fail to Prepare—and Pay the Price Later
You’re a Target—Now What? Advice: Do not wait for your lawyer to drive strategy. Begin documenting your story now—dates, decisions, and documents—because
Why One Doctor Got Four Years Instead of Two
I got a call from a doctor recently. He’s now serving four years in federal prison. He originally thought he was getting
How Prison Holidays Break Families—And What You Can Do About It
There are moments in federal prison that stay with you long after your sentence ends. For me, it’s a Mother’s Day visit
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.