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Prison Coach Role Prior to Self-Surrender to Prison | Chapter 6
This chapter shows how contact with a prison coach occurred before self-surrender and what actions followed. Note: The chapter below is reproduced […]
Justin Paperny
Jan 7, 2026
What to Know About Religious Services In Federal Prison | Chapter 18
What to Expect From Religious Services in Federal Prison Religious Services In Federal Prison include access to chaplains, group worship, and faith […]
Justin Paperny
Jan 3, 2026
Federal Prison and Life After
In a conversation with my friend Mariana van Zeller, I walked through how I ended up in federal prison.This blog follows that […]
Justin Paperny
Jan 2, 2026
Digital Marketing After Federal Prison | Intro
Note: The chapter below is reproduced exactly as I wrote it in 2019. The summaries, FAQs, and modern context appear after the […]
Justin Paperny
Jan 1, 2026
Why Federal Cooperation Matters Once You Accept Responsibility | Chapter 5
A firsthand look at what happens when a defendant stops hiding, pleads guilty, and begins the federal cooperation process. Note: The chapter […]
Justin Paperny
Dec 31, 2025
RDAP and Psychology Programs: Eligibility, Limits, and Reality | Chapter 17
RDAP and Psychology Programs: What To Know RDAP and Psychology Programs can affect sentence length, placement, and daily conditions in federal prison. […]
Justin Paperny
Dec 29, 2025
Education and Recreation in Federal Prison | Chapter 16
Making Use of the Time Some people want to use their time in federal prison constructively. Education in prison can help a […]
Justin Paperny
Dec 28, 2025
The Barbarian | Chapter 7
“Dr. Sachs, may I speak directly?” I asked as we sat drinking coffee at the Coffee Bean in Calabasas. “Please,” he said—kind, […]
Justin Paperny
Dec 27, 2025
Lying to Federal Investigators Was My Biggest Mistake | Chapter 4
A firsthand look at how denial, secrecy, and silence led to bigger problems once federal investigators became involved. Note: The chapter below […]
Justin Paperny
Dec 26, 2025
Job Details in Federal Prison: Inside Prison Jobs | Chapter 15
Job Details in Federal Prison Explained Job Details in Federal Prison determine daily routines, income, access, and structure. Assignments vary widely in […]
Justin Paperny
Dec 25, 2025
Security Levels in Federal Prison | Chapter 14
What Security Levels in Federal Prison Mean for Housing Security levels in federal prison determine where people sleep, how much movement they […]
Justin Paperny
Dec 24, 2025
How a Wall Street Career Quietly Became a Ponzi Scheme | Chapter 3
A firsthand look at how shortcuts, pressure, and denial allowed a Ponzi scheme to form inside a fast-growing brokerage business. Note: The […]
Justin Paperny
Dec 24, 2025
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