White Collar Advice Blog
Plead Early or Pay Later: The Brutal Truth About Federal Sentencing
In federal cases with multiple defendants, early decisions impact everyone involved. Defendants often face a choice: plead early or hold out for
The Truth About Federal Prison Violence
When I served time in federal prison, I saw very little violence. Fights were rare, and when they happened, it was usually
Webinar Replay: Highlights of 2024: Prison Professors Talent!
In our recent webinar, we revisited key concepts from 2024, including Thin Slicing and Pre-Suasion. Our Commitment to Authenticity At White Collar
5 Steps To Stay On Track In Prison Camp
During my time in federal prison, I learned the value of focus. It wasn’t easy to block out the noise and distractions
Diddy’s Holidays in MDC Brooklyn: From Icon to Isolation
Summary below of my interview with Law & Crime discussing Diddy’s holidays at MDC Brooklyn. In this video with Law & Crime,
Why the Fortunate Few Often Make Federal Prison Harder
Too many make federal prison harder than it needs to be. Why? It’s easy to lose perspective while serving a prison sentence
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.