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How Glenn Fought for His Freedom—One Round at a Time in Federal Prison
I want to introduce you to someone who actually did the work. Not talked about it. Not promised his family he would. […]
Justin Paperny
Apr 18, 2025
Why Denying Guilt in a Federal Case Can Lead to a Harsher Sentence
Yesterday I had a tough call with a defendant. But if he was paying attention, he’s better off for it. He kept […]
Justin Paperny
Apr 18, 2025
You Might Still Be in the Cave (I Was Too)
White Collar Advice | Thursday Newsletter | April 17, 2025 For a long time, I told myself I had it handled. That […]
Justin Paperny
Apr 18, 2025
Why a Federal Prison Case Manager Gave Him 9 Extra Months of Freedom
I was running in Tampa, when I got the call. It was from a physician serving time at the Leavenworth federal prison […]
Justin Paperny
Apr 17, 2025
Why Your Halfway House Time Is at Risk—and What to Do About It
What You Need to Know About Halfway House Time and Home Confinement Everyone serving time in federal prison thinks about the moment […]
Justin Paperny
Apr 17, 2025
The Truth About the BOP: It’s Not Built to Help You
Michael Santos led our weekly webinar while I was in Florida. Below are key takeaways. Navigating the Federal System: What Defendants and […]
Justin Paperny
Apr 15, 2025
Facing Insurance Fraud Charges? Here’s What You Need to Do Now
When someone reaches out to our team after insurance fraud charges, they’re usually overwhelmed. They’ve read the indictment, Googled what the government […]
Justin Paperny
Apr 13, 2025
Why Tracii Hutsona Got a 9-Month Sentence Reduction and a Year in the Halfway House
Tracii Hutsona was sentenced to 51 months in federal prison. She didn’t expect that outcome. She didn’t like it. But she accepted […]
Justin Paperny
Apr 11, 2025
What Happens After a Federal Indictment?
If you’ve been indicted, you’re probably not sleeping well. You’re wondering how this happened, what’s next, and how bad it’s going to […]
Justin Paperny
Apr 8, 2025
Influence: The Underdog’s Edge During a Government Investigation
I didn’t think a book on psychology written in the 1980s would help someone prepare for federal prison. But Influence by Robert […]
Justin Paperny
Apr 7, 2025
The Underdog’s Edge: Lessons from a Children’s Book
White Collar Advice | Sunday Newsletter | April 6, 2025 Welcome to this Sunday’s newsletter I call, The Underdog’s Edge. Earlier this […]
Justin Paperny
Apr 6, 2025
How to Use Your Time in Federal Prison
When someone is preparing to surrender to federal prison, the emotions are raw. Fear. Shame. Uncertainty. Most people feel overwhelmed—and that feeling […]
Justin Paperny
Mar 30, 2025
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