White Collar Advice Blog
Federal Prison Gave Me Something I Never Expected: Perspective
Seventeen years ago, I self-surrendered to federal prison. It was January 15, 2008. Around 4:30 p.m., I found myself walking the track
How to Avoid George Santos’ Sentencing Mistake
Seventeen years after I was sentenced to federal prison, I still remember the pressure of that courtroom. You rehearse your statement a
What Kind of Giver Are You?
I took my daughter to Barnes & Noble at the Irvine Spectrum a few weeks ago. She’d just finished the entire Harry
17 Years Later: The Sentencing Trap I Still See Every Week
Seventeen years ago, I surrendered to federal prison.I still remember the weight of it—the uncertainty, the shame, the questions I couldn’t answer.
How Matthew Boyer Faced Federal Charges Without Losing His Life
I’m writing this from Dana Point, California, where I just celebrated the 50th birthday of my friend and former client, Matthew Boyer.
This Is How You Talk Your Way Into a Longer Federal Sentence
Monday, after walking 18 holes at Spyglass in Pebble Beach, I took a call from someone who said he wanted help. Within
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.