White Collar Advice Blog
PROFFER VS. PLEA AGREEMENT: UNDERSTANDING THE DIFFERENCE
Introduction If you are facing federal charges, you may be considering different strategies to mitigate your situation. Two common legal tools that
UNDERSTANDING THE RISKS OF A FEDERAL PROFFER: WHAT CAN GO WRONG?
Someone I worked alongside a few years ago prepared well for his proffer. He understood the stakes, worked closely with his attorney,
TOP 10 THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT FEDERAL PROFFERS
The conference room at the U.S. Attorney’s office looked exactly like you’d expect. Long table, federal agents on one side, my lawyer
FPC Bryan Federal Prison Camp: Honest Inside Look at Daily Life & Conditions
Bryan Federal Prison Camp (FPC) in Texas is a minimum-security facility for women convicted of federal crimes. If you or a loved
Dr. Nate Schott’s Sentencing Playbook: From 51 Months to 33—in 10
How to Prepare for a Government Investigation (Before It’s Too Late) If you’re under a government investigation, you’re probably feeling a mix
Most Defendants Wait Too Long to Prepare. Then They Regret It.
Most Defendants Wait Too Long to Prepare. Then They Regret It. Most defendants wait to prepare and too many defendants assume their
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.