WCA Blog
Our blog is a resource for anyone interested in overcoming a government investigation.
5 Common Mistakes Defendants Make in Federal Investigations
August 22, 2025
The Most Common Mistakes Defendants Make in a Federal Investigation When federal agents show up,…
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Hardest Part of Getting Out of Prison: Why Reentry Is Harder Than You Think
August 21, 2025
What’s the Hardest Part of Getting Out of Prison? It’s not the bars. It’s doing…
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Do White Collar Criminals Go to Dangerous Prisons?
August 20, 2025
Sometimes, but not always. Placement depends on your sentence length, background, and behavior. Most white…
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Case Managers, RDAP, Release Plans, and the Battle for Early Prison Release
August 20, 2025
I opened today’s webinar by acknowledging something I once felt every day as a defendant:…
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Can a Criminal Conviction Affect Parenting? What Defendants Need to Know
August 19, 2025
Can a Criminal Conviction Affect Parenting? Yes. A criminal conviction can limit how you parent,…
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Why Crediting Mentors Makes You Stronger in a Federal Case
August 18, 2025
Earlier this week on Ian Bick’s Locked In Podcast in Danbury, CT, I said something I avoided…
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What Most Defendants Get Wrong About Cooperation
August 15, 2025
This blog closes out our 10-part series based on the New York Times article about…
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The Worst Time to Start Preparing Is After Sentencing
August 14, 2025
This blog continues our series based on the New York Times article our work. You…
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Why Judges Pay Attention to Consistency—Not Excuses
August 13, 2025
This blog continues our insights from the New York Times article about Hugo Mejia. You…
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