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The Federal Prison Checklist You Have Never Seen
I searched my own website recently. Huge mistake. Do you know how many “Top 10 Self-Surrender to Federal Prison Checklists” I have […]
Justin Paperny
Jun 16, 2026
My Probation Interview Is Next Week. What Should I Not Say?
The probation officer called. The interview is scheduled. Your lawyer said arrive, answer a few questions and keep it brief. That advice […]
Justin Paperny
Jun 13, 2026
RDAP Federal Prison: What Robert Reyes Did to Get Home 28 Months Early
Robert Reyes got 7 years. He was home in 35 months. Tuesday at 11am Pacific, 2pm Eastern, he joins me live on […]
Justin Paperny
Jun 8, 2026
My Lawyer Wants Me to Sign a Plea Agreement. Is There Anything Else I Can Do?
The lawyer explained the terms of your plea agreement and sentencing as you sat there and nodded. Then you drove home and […]
Justin Paperny
Jun 8, 2026
The DOJ Just Put Out a Press Release With My Name on It. What Do I Do?
Your phone has not stopped. Colleagues, clients. Someone from your industry group. A reporter left a voicemail. Your kids’ school called. The […]
Justin Paperny
Jun 6, 2026
I Got a Target Letter From the FBI. Does That Mean I’m Going to Prison?
In my work, I get a lot of these messages, “I got a target letter from the FBI. Now what?” Here is […]
Justin Paperny
Jun 4, 2026
Rule 35 Motion: What It Means and How to Build the Record That Supports One
A Rule 35 motion is the government’s tool, not yours. The government files it. The judge rules on it. You cannot force […]
Justin Paperny
Jun 2, 2026
What Do Federal Judges Look For At Sentencing?
What do federal judges look for at sentencing is one of the most important questions a defendant can ask. Most never ask […]
Justin Paperny
Jun 1, 2026
What Is a Pre-Sentence Investigation Report in Federal Court: Chief Probation Officer Answers
The pre-sentence investigation report is the most important document most federal defendants never prepare for. It is read by your sentencing judge, […]
Justin Paperny
May 29, 2026
What a Federal Judge Says About Remorse at Sentencing
Judge Stephen Bough of the Western District of Missouri puts a number on how much weight an attorney’s statement of a client’s […]
Justin Paperny
May 29, 2026
First Week Federal Prison Camp: Lompoc
Matt Bowyer documented his first week at a federal prison camp in Controlled Chaos. He surrendered to Lompoc on October 10th, 2025. […]
Justin Paperny
May 24, 2026
Federal Halfway House Rules Nobody Tells You Before You Get There
He called me from the halfway house furious. Not frustrated. Furious. His job application got denied. He was on lockdown longer than […]
Justin Paperny
May 22, 2026
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