White Collar Advice Blog
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
Sentencing Prep: The Courage to Face the Unknown
Introduction: A Physician’s Unexpected Journey A few days ago, I received a text message from a physician in Michigan who was indicted
Discovering Life Lessons in Federal Prison
I’ve previously discussed my journey into Federal Prison Camp and recounted my initial experiences on my first day. Today, I want to
My First Day in Marianna Federal Prison Camp
Surrendering to a federal prison is a surreal experience. When I arrived, I expected to be met by guards in the parking
Federal Sentencing: Present Evidence or Risk More Time In Federal Prison
As a federal defendant, I learned the hard way that a proactive approach to managing an indictment and potential federal prison sentence
Long Federal Prison Sentence Threatens to Tear Family Apart
In this video, I address a challenging situation faced by a wife whose husband has been sentenced to 47 months in federal
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.