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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
Why Crediting Mentors Makes You Stronger in a Federal Case
Earlier this week on Ian Bick’s Locked In Podcast in Danbury, CT, I said something I avoided for years: “I am not a prison […]
Justin Paperny
Aug 18, 2025
What Most Defendants Get Wrong About Cooperation
This blog closes out our 10-part series based on the New York Times article about Hugo Mejia. You can read the full […]
Justin Paperny
Aug 15, 2025
Why Letting the BOP Choose Your Prison Can Hurt You
This blog shares another insight from our New York Times article about Hugo Mejia. You can read the full article [here]. It […]
Justin Paperny
Aug 11, 2025
Your Lawyer Won’t Prepare You for Prison—Here’s Why
This post shares excerpts and insights from our New York Times article about Hugo Mejia. You can read the full article [here]. […]
Justin Paperny
Aug 6, 2025
The Pre-Sentence Interview Mistake That Costs You More Time
This post shares excerpts and insights from our New York Times article about Hugo Mejia. You can read the full article [here]. […]
Justin Paperny
Aug 5, 2025
Federal Sentencing Isn’t Fair—But This Is How You Influence It Anyway
“My lawyer says it makes sense, but nothing moves this judge. He’s a guideline guy.”“I made him watch it. I think he […]
Justin Paperny
Aug 5, 2025
What Happens If You Deny Guilt After Pleading Guilty
This post shares insights and excerpts from our New York Times article about Hugo Mejia. You can read the full article [here]. […]
Justin Paperny
Aug 4, 2025
Sunny Boy: What Will You Do With the Gift Someone Gives You?
Our last webinar focused on persuasion: essentially, we must have trust from stakeholders before making a request. I’ve continued to study pre-suasion […]
Justin Paperny
Aug 3, 2025
Why Some People Serve Less Prison Time—and Others Don’t
I’ve done this a long time. By now I know now some people embrace silence as a strategy or just presume the […]
Justin Paperny
Aug 1, 2025
What do you do when you’re told not to prepare for sentencing?
Robert Cialdini’s Pre-Suasion begins with a warning: If you wait until your moment of need to influence someone, you’re too late. We […]
Justin Paperny
Jul 30, 2025
Watching Vision Quest in Hawaii Brought Me Back to Federal Prison
I’ve been in Hawaii with my family since last Saturday. For years after I came home from prison, I didn’t travel unless […]
Justin Paperny
Jul 27, 2025
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