White Collar Advice Blog
Keys To Successful Incarceration With Pre-Trial Services
In federal prison, hardly a moment passes without some prisoner blaming their judge, their lawyer, or the defendant who cooperated against them—anyone
Meeting Michael Santos In A Minimum Security Camp
“How are you doing, young man? My name is Michael Santos,” I heard him say. “Well, considering I just got to prison,
Fear Not: Applying 50 Cent’s Lessons to Prepare For Sentencing and Federal Prison
I am grateful that I’m in a career that allows me to continue to invest time learning to become better at what
16 Years Ago I Surrendered To Federal Prison Camp
Sixteen years ago today, I walked into federal prison to start my sentence. It’s tough to admit, but I didn’t grasp the
From Sunrise to Lockdown: One Day In Federal Prison Camp
Earlier today, I received a call from two doctors, both of whom are preparing to surrender to Miami Federal Prison Camp tomorrow.
Your Federal Judge. The most important moment in your life.
How many times will you find yourself standing before a judge, pleading for them to see the best in you, to overlook
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.