White Collar Advice Blog
Avoiding Regret: Why Planning Ahead for Sentencing and Federal Prison Matters
On behalf of Prison Professors, we would like to go ahead and summarize our weekly webinar on May 4, 2023. The first
Navigating a White Collar Crime Investigation
Navigating a White Collar Crime Investigation I’ve been there, and I know facing an indictment and a potential federal prison sentence can
R. Kelly’s Terrible Sentencing Mistakes
R. Kelly, a Grammy-winning R&B singer, was sentenced to 30 years in federal prison after being found guilty of federal charges, including
Maintaining Relationships While in Federal Prison: A Valuable Investment
Maintaining Relationships While in Federal Prison: A Valuable Investment If you are going to federal prison, strive to maintain relationships. The physical
11 Ways I Live Differently Because I Went To Federal Prison
Fifteen years ago, on April 28, 2008, I surrendered to federal prison to begin serving my 18-month sentence. Fear, uncertainty, and shame
Benefits of Documenting Your Journey Through Federal Prison with a Release Plan
Fifteen years ago today, I was getting ready to attend my going away to federal prison party. I was tipping the scales
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 governmentβs 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 Santosβs 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 weβve 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.