White Collar Advice Blog
Prep For Prison With 48 Laws of Power
Thanks to everyone who joined our webinar on Monday! It was great to see so many of you there, engaging and thinking

Using Pre-Suasion Principles to Influence Sentencing Outcomes
In Monday’s webinar, my team and I discussed strategies for navigating a government investigation, preparing for sentencing, and maximizing opportunities in federal

Lessons from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
My daughter Alyssa and I have gone through every Roald Dahl book together, reading and listening. After we finished “Charlie and the
Lessons on Preparing for Early Release
When violent crimes occur—especially those involving the death of children—our first reaction is often one of outrage, believing the person responsible should
‘Waiting for Clarity’ Is a Risky Gamble During an Investigation
A YouTube subscriber, apparently calling all the way from Ireland, reached out to me after watching the video I posted yesterday, “The Call That Ended

How To Influence Your Sentence: Insights from Judge Bennett and Judge Bough
Key Takeaways from Our Latest Webinar Yesterday, in our webinar, Judges Bennett and Bough laid out a straightforward plan. They didn’t sugarcoat
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.