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What a Federal Grand Jury Subpoena Means and What Happens Next
A federal grand jury subpoena is a big deal (profound, I know). It means the government is already building a case. By
Justin Paperny
May 16, 2026
Federal Indictment Process: How to Tell Your Story
The federal indictment process does not wait for you to get ready. From the day you learn you are a target, the
Justin Paperny
Apr 29, 2026
Why I Went To Federal Prison: 18 Years Later
Three people this week told me they want to become motivational speakers. They asked me to help them get booked at places..
Justin Paperny
Apr 25, 2026
Proffers, Reverse Proffers, and Cooperation: What You Need to Know
If you’re facing a federal investigation, your lawyer may have already used the term “proffer” or “reverse proffer.” You may have nodded..
Justin Paperny
Apr 8, 2026
Lompoc Federal Prison Camp: What You Should Know Before You Report
By Matt Bowyer, who reported to Lompoc Federal Prison Camp in October, 2025 and was released in March, 2026. The morning I
Justin Paperny
Apr 3, 2026
Federal Prison Self-Surrender: Complete Checklist
Federal prison self-surrender means reporting to your designated facility on the date ordered by the judge and United States Marshalls rather than
Justin Paperny
Mar 28, 2026
How to Prepare for Federal Prison: Ask Better Questions
While visiting my dad last fall—he was recovering from surgery—I got this text: “Interviewing people who can get me out of prison..
Justin Paperny
Feb 18, 2026
Pre-Suasion Sentencing: Why Influence Starts Long Before Court
In today’s webinar, we’re going to dig into Robert Cialdini’s Pre-Suasion and how its principles apply to every stage of your case..
Justin Paperny
Feb 10, 2026
Coming Home From Federal Prison: Why Preparation Matters Most
I know going to prison is not easy. But here is the truth nobody wants to hear: coming home from federal prison..
Justin Paperny
Feb 3, 2026
Preparing for Sentencing and Prison
At the start of our first webinar of the year, I said: If you leave this call and do nothing, you’ve wasted..
Justin Paperny
Jan 8, 2026
How to Write a Federal Sentencing Narrative and Release Plan That Judges Respect
If you are in a federal case, the government already controls the story. Your only chance to influence probation, prosecutors, and the..
Justin Paperny
Aug 27, 2025
Case Managers, RDAP, Release Plans, and the Battle for Early Prison Release
I opened today’s webinar by acknowledging something I once felt every day as a defendant: I wasn’t living with dignity. I asked..
Justin Paperny
Aug 20, 2025
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