White Collar Advice Blog
White Collar Advice: Your Guide Through the Sentencing Journey
Hi Alec Burlakoff here, with White Collar Advice. I am writing to share insights on the sentencing journey. This morning, I had
The Worst Thing I Saw In Federal Prison
I received a call from someone getting ready to surrender to Cumberland Federal Prison Camp for 36 months. On our call, he
Does Sam-Bankman Fried Deserve 63-78 Months in Federal Prison?
In today’s video, I analyze the new updates in Sam Bankman-Fried’s case, highlighting his missed chances for mitigation that could influence his
How To Work With A White Collar Defense Attorney
The Foundation: Honesty with Your White Collar Defense Attorney I’ve seen many defendants unintentionally sabotage their defense by holding back information. This
The Most DANGEROUS Thing In A Federal Prison Camp
My first day in federal prison included the basics: ProcessingObserving the layout of the campEating in the chow hallStanding for count You
The Day After I Was Sentenced To 18-Months In Federal Prison
Acknowledgement and Accountability The day after I was sentenced to 18 months in federal prison, I found myself on a call with
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.