White Collar Advice Blog

Administrative Remedy Process: A Realistic Look Inside | Chapter 12
A Look Inside the Administrative Remedy Process This chapter explains how the Administrative Remedy Process works, why timelines and documentation matter, and

First Days in Federal Prison: My Beginning at Taft Camp | Chapter 1
Chapter 1 from Lessons From Prison, is a plain look at how small compromises, ignored warnings, and delayed honesty added up and
Federal Prison Mitigation: Complete Guide to Reducing Your Sentence
Federal prison mitigation (or sentencing mitigation) is the process of presenting evidence and documentation to a judge that demonstrates why you deserve

What to Know About the Prison Staff Hierarchy | Chapter 11
Prison Staff Hierarchy Explained This chapter breaks down how the Prison Staff Hierarchy functions in federal institutions and how each role affects

Why Keonne Rodriquez Is Going To Morgantown Federal Prison Camp
Summary The case of Keonne Rodriguez highlights how fast DOJ priorities can shift. For nearly 10 years, his non-custodial Bitcoin privacy software

Prison Transfers: What You Should Know | Chapter 10
How Prison Transfers Work Anyone who enters federal prison without the ability to self surrender will go through the transfer system managed
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.