White Collar Advice Blog

Federal Sentencing Calculator: Estimate Your Prison Term
Article 1 of 31 | Series: Federal Sentencing & the Sentence Calculator “Not only was I granted a sentence reduction by the

The Kingpin: Routines, Conduct, and Prison Interactions | Chapter 10
The Kingpin shows how daily routines, prison interactions, and conduct affect time served and transfers. Note: The chapter below is reproduced exactly

Pre-Suasion Sentencing: Why Influence Starts Long Before Court
In today’s webinar, we’re going to dig into Robert Cialdini’s Pre-Suasion and how its principles apply to every stage of your case.

Federal Defense Attorney: Script + Red Flags
How to Hire a Federal Defense Attorney By Justin Paperny, former federal defendant and crisis manager who has worked with hundreds of

Criminal Defense Lawyer Consultation Questions (Script)
Use these criminal defense lawyer consultation questions/script when interviewing lawyers. Print it, bring it to every consultation, and don’t apologize for asking

Coming Home From Federal Prison: Why Preparation Matters Most
I know going to prison is not easy. But here is the truth nobody wants to hear: coming home from federal prison
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.