White Collar Advice Blog
Rebuilding After Federal Prison: Why Action Beats Inaction
Stop Waiting. Start Moving. I recently had dinner with a doctor who had just been released from federal prison. He was frustrated—angry,
If You’re in a Government Investigation, Every Choice Matters—Start Here
Most people don’t act until it’s too late. They wait, hope for the best, and tell themselves they’ll “figure it out” later.
5 Things I Will NEVER Do Again Because I Went To FEDERAL PRISON
In this video, I share five lessons I learned the hard way in federal prison. These aren’t just ideas—I lived them. My
What a Retired FBI Agent Wants You to Know About Federal Investigations
Federal investigations don’t stop just because you think you have time. If you’re under investigation, the government is working—collecting documents, building timelines,
The BEST Part About Going To FEDERAL PRISON
A business student at USC asked me: “What was the best part about going to federal prison?” At first, I thought it
What an FBI Agent Taught Me About White-Collar Crime Investigations
The first two people I heard from after getting out of prison were Paul Bertrand and David Willingham. Paul was the FBI
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.