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Stop Wasting Time on Healthcare Fraud Regret—Start Building
I’ve read a lot of sentencing stories over the years, but when I came across the one about Dehshid “David” Nourian—a pharmacist […]
Justin Paperny
Apr 26, 2025
What I Wish I Knew Before Facing Tax Fraud Charges
Getting Real About Tax Fraud Charges I’ve talked to thousands of people who were stunned when they first heard the words “tax […]
Justin Paperny
Apr 25, 2025
Lessons From a Prison Quiet Room at 5 A.M.
It was 2008. I was in a federal prison quiet room with Michael Santos. He’d been there since 1:30 a.m. I’d join […]
Justin Paperny
Apr 24, 2025
Why Judges Ignore Your Sentencing Narrative If Your Attitude Is Wrong
From the Desk of Justin Paperny I’ve read personal narratives that could move anyone to tears. I’ve seen ten, fifteen character letters […]
Justin Paperny
Apr 24, 2025
How to Respond When You’re Facing Wire Fraud and Mail Fraud Charges
When I was under investigation for wire fraud, I did exactly what most people do at first—I panicked, isolated myself, and waited […]
Justin Paperny
Apr 24, 2025
How a Strong Sentencing Plan Can Reduce Your Federal Prison Time
When people come to me for help after getting charged in a federal case, one of the first things I hear is:“I […]
Justin Paperny
Apr 23, 2025
Why Rock Bottom Didn’t Happen in Prison—and How I Learned to Prepare After Sentencing
I remember standing in that courtroom when the judge said the number out loud. Even though I saw it coming, it hit […]
Justin Paperny
Apr 23, 2025
Building a Strong Mitigation Strategy: What Your Defense Should Stand For in Court
I’ve worked with clients at every stage of the federal criminal justice system—indictment, sentencing, prison, and post-release. One thing I can tell […]
Justin Paperny
Apr 22, 2025
Preparing Before Sentencing: Don’t Let the Judge Guess Who You Are
When I pled guilty to securities fraud, I wasn’t thinking about sentencing guidelines or mitigation strategies. I was thinking about how I […]
Justin Paperny
Apr 22, 2025
You Only Get One Shot with the Judge—Here’s How Not to Blow It
Let me tell you about a recent moment that stuck with me—because it cuts to the heart of why so many people […]
Justin Paperny
Apr 21, 2025
#1 Sign You Hired The Wrong Criminal Defense Attorney
Last week, I sat down with a family who drove across Florida—from Miami to Tampa—to meet with me. Their son is getting […]
Justin Paperny
Apr 20, 2025
What Federal Judges Actually Look for at Sentencing (Hint: Not Your Resume)
A few weeks after I got out of federal prison, I started showing up at sentencing hearings in downtown Los Angeles—not because […]
Justin Paperny
Apr 19, 2025
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