White Collar Advice Blog
Prison Wisdom: 5 Strategies To Succeed In Federal Prison
Looking back on my time in federal prison, I learned valuable lessons that made the experience not just bearable but productive &
Why Some Defense Lawyers Shy Away from Mitigation Experts
In this video, I discuss a common challenge defendants face in government investigations: the harsh truths about why some lawyers are averse
RDAP Journey: How RDAP Saved My Life
RDAP is about more than just getting a shorter sentence. Most people, I know, choose to take RDAP because it will shorten
9 Top Federal Prison Missteps to Sidestep
From falling into the victim mentality to engaging in the hustle, click here to discover the biggest federal prison mistakes you can make.
CNN Exclusive: Justin Paperny Analyzes Sam Bankman-Fried’s 25-Year Sentence
I was saddened to hear Sam Bankman-Fried say his useful life is over. Many individuals facing prison share that sentiment, and I
Breaking Down Sam Bankman-Fried’s Upcoming Sentencing
Join me in this live session as I cover the upcoming sentencing hearing of Sam Bankman-Fried, scheduled for tomorrow before Judge Kaplan.
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.