White Collar Advice Blog
Elizabeth Holmes: Life in Federal Prison
US District Judge Davila will sentence Elizabeth Holmes to federal prison on September 26th. In a prior video we covered Elizabeth
12 AMAZING Federal Prison Tips Worth Your Time!
Okay, so you are going to federal prison. If you are, you must do more than just “survive” the experience. You must
What Happens After Early Release?
You are sitting in front of your bunk preparing for your evening classes when the correctional officer approaches. He informs you the
How Does a Person Build an Extraordinary and Compelling Story in Prison?
Recent legislation has changed the landscape for federal prisoners. Under the First Step Act, signed into law by the President in
What is the pre-sentence investigation? Why is the PSR important?
Making choices has consequences. This is especially true once a person becomes involved or has an issue with the American criminal justice
Who is Involved in a Plea Negotiation and who is the pre-trial services officer?
By Joseph Abrams After their arrest and arraignment, a defendant is faced with a difficult decision. The natural inclination is to
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.