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First Step Act and Post-Conviction Proceedings Explained | Chapter 5
Why Post-Conviction Planning Matters More Than Defendants Think This chapter explains the key steps after conviction — from PSR and sentencing to […]
Justin Paperny
Nov 30, 2025
How the Federal Criminal Case Process Works — Stage by Stage | Chapter 4
Most people pulled into a federal criminal case have never encountered the system before. They hire a lawyer, follow instructions, and assume […]
Justin Paperny
Nov 27, 2025
How to Hire a Criminal Defense Lawyer — and Avoid the Mistakes That Cost People Everything Before the Case Even Starts | Chapter 3
Most people facing a federal investigation have never hired a criminal defense lawyer. They search online, take the first consultation they can […]
Justin Paperny
Nov 26, 2025
How to Choose a White-Collar Defense Lawyer — and Why the Decision Matters More Than Most People Realize | Chapter 2
Most people entering a federal investigation have never hired a lawyer, let alone one suited for white collar work. They are operating […]
Justin Paperny
Nov 24, 2025
What Happens During a White Collar Crime Investigation — and Why Early Preparation Changes Everything | Chapter 1
Most people pulled into a federal investigation have never dealt with the criminal justice system before. They are educated, accomplished, and completely […]
Justin Paperny
Nov 22, 2025
Federal Defendant Lessons: Part I Summary of Justin Paperny’s After the Fall
Summary: This Part I Summary of After the Fall covers the first five chapters and the essential federal sentencing lessons every defendant […]
Justin Paperny
Nov 17, 2025
How David Moulder Avoided Federal Prison—Lessons from His Sentencing
David quickly realized that what most defendants do—what his lawyers were advising him to do—wasn’t enough.
Justin Paperny
Mar 26, 2025
The Pre-Sentence Report: The Document That Follows You
Why the Pre-Sentence Report Matters If you’re facing a federal sentencing, the pre-sentence report (PSR) is one of the most important documents […]
Justin Paperny
Mar 26, 2025
PROFFER VS. PLEA AGREEMENT: UNDERSTANDING THE DIFFERENCE
Introduction If you are facing federal charges, you may be considering different strategies to mitigate your situation. Two common legal tools that […]
Justin Paperny
Mar 14, 2025
UNDERSTANDING THE RISKS OF A FEDERAL PROFFER: WHAT CAN GO WRONG?
Someone I worked alongside a few years ago prepared well for his proffer. He understood the stakes, worked closely with his attorney, […]
Justin Paperny
Mar 12, 2025
Plead Early or Pay Later: The Brutal Truth About Federal Sentencing
In federal cases with multiple defendants, early decisions impact everyone involved. Defendants often face a choice: plead early or hold out for […]
Justin Paperny
Jan 3, 2025
Personal Narrative Compels Federal Judge To Give Shorter Federal Prison Sentence
When Rob Karmann signed his plea agreement he was expecting to receive a sentence of fifteen years in federal prison. Rather that […]
Justin Paperny
May 3, 2022
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