White Collar Advice Blog
Insights from John Teakell, Veteran Defense Attorney
In this podcast, I interview John Teakell, a seasoned defense attorney with a background as both a State and Federal prosecutor. Together,
Navigating Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loan Fraud and Federal Sentencing
In my new video, I drew an analogy between the opening bank heist scene in the Batman film featuring Heath Ledger as
Preparing for Federal Prison: The Power of a Positive Mindset
Welcome to another installment in our series on getting ready for federal prison. Today, I want to talk about a book that
How Ayn Rand’s Philosophy Can Transform Your Federal Prison Experience
In our second book report, we will discuss “Philosophy: Who Needs It?” by Ayn Rand and explore how implementing the ideas in
The Benefit of Transparency: A White Collar Conviction’s Silver Lining
The Call from My Attorneys When I got the call from Joel Athey and Bob Corbin, my attorneys, I knew the news
Set Boundaries As You Prepare For Your Sentencing Hearing
As we move into our fourth podcast on navigating the complexities of sentencing and managing government investigations, I thank you for your
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.