White Collar Advice Blog
Challenging the Status Quo: What It Takes to Rebuild After Federal Prison
Last week, someone called to tell me I was only successful because I went to federal prison young, met Michael Santos in
Using The U-Shaped Curve To Prepare For Alderson Federal Prison
Walking into Alderson Federal Prison Camp can kick off a rollercoaster of feelings. Recently, a nurse and now a client, called me,
Preface To Third Edition of Lessons From Prison
When I read ‘United States of America Vs Justin Paperny,’ I wasn’t ready to change. Even after Judge Wilson sentenced me to
Common Courtroom Pitfalls: Statements That Risk Increasing Your Federal Prison Sentence
While on a cruise with my family, I received a message from a doctor facing a sentencing hearing. He hadn’t worked with
Influence Your Case Manager In Prison With Your Iterative Release Plan
“Hi, Mr. and Mrs. Case Manager, I’ve been super excited for this first team meeting. I’ve been studying the First Step Act,
Prioritizing Preparation for Yankton Federal Prison Camp
A Doctor going to Yankton Federal Prison Camp for four years called me last week. His concerns were far from what truly
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.