White Collar Advice Blog

What Are Minimum Security Camps-and others prisons-Like?(Chapter 23)
What Are Minimum Security Camps Like? Many movies depict prison life, including one made about my experience that led me to a

What Should I Know Before Being Admitted to Federal Prison? (Chapter 14)
Prisoners get to federal prison in one of two ways: Those classified with minimum-security may be able to report individually—known as self-surrendering.
My First Federal Prison Blog
Your first day in federal prison is often the most confusing and emotionally intense part of the journey. This page focuses on
Sentencing Preparations: Federal Judge Offers Advice
Last week I posted a video with my business partner, Michael Santos and Federal Judge Mark Bennett. After I posted the video,
Federal Sentencing Tips (Personal Narrative vs Sentencing Memorandum)
Federal Sentencing Tips (Personal Narrative vs Sentencing Memorandum) Before I went for a run in Santa Monica last week, I received the
My Interview From Taft Federal Prison in 2009
My Interview From Taft Federal Prison in 2009 In late 2008, professors from DePaul University began reading the daily blog I was
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.