White Collar Advice Blog
Who is Mike Berlon, Why Did He Go to Prison and What Did He Learn?
Never in my life did I contemplate or imagine myself as a criminal. I could not imagine myself spending time incarcerated, in
Need a Lawyer? Here’s How to Hire The Right One.
Experience tells us finding a civil or criminal defense lawyer is easy–finding the right lawyer is another matter! Mike Berlon and I
How I Found Meaning and Purpose In Federal Prison?
In this video, Paul Bertrand and I discuss suicide prevention as it relates to criminal defendants. We want to help people recognize
Maximum Sentence For Jussie Smollett
Introduction In a remarkable sentencing hearing that lasted over 4 hours, Judge James Linn sentenced Jussie Smollett to the maximum amount of
Former FBI Agent Discusses Suicide Prevention
Introduction At around 3:35 pm on Friday, May 5th, 2006, I contemplated suicide. Why? I had just failed a lie detector test.
Brenda Campbell Blogs From Dublin Federal Prison Camp
Dublin Federal Prison Camp Friday Jan 14, Day 2 The only thing to know about Fridays is that it’s fish day. It’s
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.