White Collar Advice Blog
Federal Prison Release: 15 Years Later
In my latest YouTube video, I reflected on my 15-year journey since being released from federal prison. It’s hard to believe how
Key Steps to Prepare for Sentencing and Federal Prison
Weekly Webinar Summary Preparing for a Government Investigation Our webinar Monday, July 15, covered essential strategies for preparing for a government investigation.
Common Mistakes That Lead to Longer Federal Prison Sentences
Many people continue to make bad decisions after they become the target of a federal investigation. I’m excited to introduce my friend,
Lessons Learned in Federal Prison. Groundhog day.
Most people have seen or heard of the movie “Groundhog Day,” where Bill Murray’s character gets to repeat a situation multiple times
Facing a Federal Investigation? Insights With Ron Chapman
I connected with Ron Chapman through LinkedIn, where we often commented on each other’s posts about sentencing and mitigation. A few weeks
“Unshackled Ambition: GRIT in Federal Prison”
The ultimate challenge in life is finding a career doing something you love. Here I am at 48, just finishing 11 months
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.