White Collar Advice Blog
Why Sam Bankman-Fried Will Serve a Long Federal Prison Sentence
In today’s video on Sam Bankman-Fried, I’m reflecting on a piece of criticism that recently landed in my mailbox. It’s intriguing how
The Benefit of Transparency: A White Collar Conviction’s Silver Lining
The Call from My Attorneys When I got the call from Joel Athey and Bob Corbin, my attorneys, I knew the news
Set Boundaries As You Prepare For Your Sentencing Hearing
As we move into our fourth podcast on navigating the complexities of sentencing and managing government investigations, I thank you for your
Federal Sentencing Hearing: The Challenge of Self-Examination
The Deceptive Calm Before the Storm When federal authorities arrive with a target letter or conduct a raid, many believe they have
Sentencing Prep: The Courage to Face the Unknown
Introduction: A Physician’s Unexpected Journey A few days ago, I received a text message from a physician in Michigan who was indicted
Embracing Sentencing Mitigation: A Journey of Discipline, Courage, and Strategy
When a doctor from Michigan, indicted for healthcare fraud, called me, his voice was heavy with the weight of his new reality.
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.