White Collar Advice Blog
Who Are The Staff Members Inside A Federal Prison?
“Great idea. I’ll do it!” I told a prison consulting client from New York. Do what you might ask? I spent nearly

Influence, But Do Not Manipulate In Federal Prison Camp
Do Not Manipulate In Federal Prison Camp “Can you manipulate these people in a federal prison camp,” a white-collar defendant asked me

Why Innocent White Collar Defendants Plead Guilty To Federal Crimes
Why Innocent White Collar Defendants Plead Guilty You are absolutely one of the many white collar defendants who are innocent but pleaded

Should Your Narrative Be In Your Presentence Investigation Report?
Presentence Investigation Report: It’s Sunday March 8th. I decided to write this blog after receiving a message from a white-collar defendant. The
9 Tips to Master Your Second Day in Federal Prison
You’ve made it. You managed to survive your first day in prison, and now we’re going to talk about your first full

12 Questions About Federal Prison
Justin Paperny: Hi. I am Justin Paperny with White Collar Advice. Today is a treat for me. I’m going to welcome my
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.