White Collar Advice Blog

Navigating Federal Prison: Insights from the 48 Laws of Power
Entering federal prison unprepared can be akin to stepping into a high-stakes game without knowing the rules. Even in a minimum-security camp,
Peter Hardin: From the Military to Top Criminal Defense Attorney
Justin Paperny here, and I want to start by wishing you all a Happy New Year! Recently, I had the opportunity to
Choosing the Right White Collar Defense Attorney
Prepare 2.0, Chapter Two: Choosing the Right White Collar Defense Attorney In our initial chapter, we covered the complexities of the legal
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
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.