White Collar Advice Blog
The Hidden Danger of Omitting the Fries and Sprite During A Proffer
Our team has had countless conversations with people who are preparing for—or have already sat through—a proffer session with the government. These
WHAT IS A REVERSE PROFFER? UNDERSTANDING THIS STRATEGIC TOOL IN FEDERAL CASES
Introduction In our prior proffer articles, we’ve covered: Today, we’re going to explore a lesser-known but equally important legal tool: the reverse
Ignore The Noise In Federal Prison
I saw it firsthand when I was serving my sentence. When I started creating alongside Michael Santos, plenty of people told me
The Hard Truth About Government Investigations
Stop Assuming—Start Preparing If you’re facing a federal sentencing hearing, you’ve probably heard a lot of assumptions. Maybe you think your cooperation
200 Days in Federal Prison: What Will You Create That Lasts?
March 16, 2025 Newsletter #2 I read online, so it must be true, that smart people prefer to read rather than watch
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
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.