White Collar Advice Blog
Federal Wire Fraud Indictment: What Happens When Everything Falls Apart | Chapter 9
The Man Who Had Everything Richard wasn’t the kind of man who asked for help. He told me that about four minutes
Mandatory Minimum vs. Guideline Range: Federal Sentencing Explained
Article 7 of 31 | Series: Federal Sentencing & the Sentence Calculator Most people understand that federal crimes carry sentencing ranges. What
How Minimum Security Camps Compare to Other Prisons | Chapter 22
Daily Life in Minimum Security Camps and Other Prisons People heading into federal custody often ask what minimum security camps and other
Criminal History Category: How Past Convictions Impact Your Federal Sentence
Article 6 of 31 | Series: Federal Sentencing & the Sentence Calculator Joshua had never known a criminal in his life. As
Should I Hire A Lawyer Right Away? | Chapter 2
“Never wrestle with a pig. You both get dirty, and the pig likes it.” — George Bernard Shaw Should I hire a
Federal Sentencing Guidelines: Complete Guide to Understanding Your Sentence
Federal sentencing guidelines provide a recommended prison sentence range based on two factors: your offense level and your criminal history category. These
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.