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RDAP Program: Complete Eligibility Requirements and Application Guide
The Residential Drug Abuse Program (RDAP) is a federal prison treatment program that can reduce your sentence by up to 12 months […]
Justin Paperny
Mar 19, 2026
Federal Prison Visitation: 4 Mistakes I Made
I was flying back east to visit a friend in prison, and it has me thinking about some of the mistakes I […]
Justin Paperny
Mar 18, 2026
Contraband in Federal Prison Camp Can Cost You More Than Time
Thousands of people come into the White Collar Advice community every month. We hear hopeful stories. We also hear sad ones. One […]
Justin Paperny
Mar 16, 2026
Small Federal Prison Camp Can Help You or Break You
My friend Michelle summed this up beautifully on our client call this week. She said something I have been thinking about ever […]
Justin Paperny
Mar 10, 2026
Mandatory Minimum vs. Guideline Range: Federal Sentencing Explained
Article 7 of 31 | Series: Federal Sentencing & the Sentence Calculator Most people understand that federal crimes carry sentencing ranges. What […]
Justin Paperny
Mar 8, 2026
How Minimum Security Camps Compare to Other Prisons | Chapter 22
Daily Life in a Minimum Security Camp People heading into federal custody often ask what minimum security camps and other prisons are […]
Justin Paperny
Mar 4, 2026
Criminal History Category: How Past Convictions Impact Your Federal Sentence
Article 6 of 31 | Series: Federal Sentencing & the Sentence Calculator Joshua had never known a criminal in his life. As […]
Justin Paperny
Mar 4, 2026
Should I Hire A Lawyer Right Away? | Chapter 2
“Never wrestle with a pig. You both get dirty, and the pig likes it.” — George Bernard Shaw Should I hire a […]
Justin Paperny
Mar 3, 2026
Federal Sentencing Guidelines: Complete Guide to Understanding Your Sentence
Federal sentencing guidelines provide a recommended prison sentence range based on two factors: your offense level and your criminal history category. These […]
Justin Paperny
Mar 2, 2026
Calculating Your Federal Offense Level
Article 5 of 31 | Series: Federal Sentencing & the Sentence Calculator When I was facing sentencing, my attorney walked me through […]
Justin Paperny
Mar 1, 2026
How to Hire a Lawyer: What Good Lawyers Do Differently
If you’ve never had to hire a lawyer before, you’re not ready for what comes next. Four months after my daughter Alyssa […]
Justin Paperny
Feb 28, 2026
Estimate Your Sentence With The Federal Sentencing Table
Article 4 of 31 | Series: Federal Sentencing & the Sentence Calculator The first thing most people do after being charged with […]
Justin Paperny
Feb 28, 2026
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