White Collar Advice Blog

How to Approach Meetings with Government Officials
Below is a summary of our weekly webinar on July 8th, 2024. Joseph’s Case Timeline:We created a detailed timeline of Joseph D.
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,
Steve Bannon Is Going To Federal Prison
In this CNN interview, I discuss the challenges Steve Bannon is likely to encounter as he prepares to serve his four-month sentence
A Personal Perspective on the Recent DOJ Healthcare Indictments
Last week, I read a lengthy article about a new DOJ indictment involving nearly 200 individuals, including doctors, nurses, and other medical
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
Pharmacist Nearly Returns To Federal Prison Camp
“My probation officer and judge sent me back to the halfway house for six months and added three years of supervision because
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.