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How to Use Your Time in Federal Prison
When someone is preparing to surrender to federal prison, the emotions are raw. Fear. Shame. Uncertainty. Most people feel overwhelmed—and that feeling […]
Justin Paperny
Mar 30, 2025
Pressure. Rationalization. Opportunity.
I received a call last week from someone recently convicted at trial. He was filled with regret—not just because of the outcome, […]
Justin Paperny
Mar 30, 2025
How Judges Use the PSR to Decide Your Fate
The PSR is the Most Important Document in Sentencing The judge makes a final decision, but the PSR provides the foundation. Judges […]
Justin Paperny
Mar 29, 2025
If You’re In Federal Prison, Own It.
The first and most important step in getting through federal prison isn’t finding the right bunk or figuring out what to do […]
Justin Paperny
Mar 29, 2025
10 Questions to Ask Yourself Before the PSI Interview
1. Have I created a personal narrative that explains—but doesn’t excuse—my conduct? Judges and probation officers want context only you can provide. […]
Justin Paperny
Mar 29, 2025
How the PSR Affects Your Entire Sentence
The PSR Determines More Than Just Your Sentence Length Many people assume the PSR is only for sentencing. In reality, it affects: […]
Justin Paperny
Mar 28, 2025
The PSR Mistakes That Can Cost You Years
Why the Pre-Sentence Report is More Than a Formality A single document can determine how long you serve, where you serve, and […]
Justin Paperny
Mar 27, 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
5K1.1 and Rule 35(b)—What Cooperation Actually Buys You at Sentencing
If you’ve been told that cooperation will “definitely” reduce your prison sentence, I encourage you to read this carefully to learn more […]
Justin Paperny
Mar 26, 2025
Why Boredom In Federal Prison Can Turn Dangerous Fast
Prison is about repetition—every day feels the same. You wake up, do your routine, and before you know it, the boredom starts […]
Justin Paperny
Mar 25, 2025
Cooperation and Co-Defendants—When One Choice Changes Everything
When someone chooses to cooperate with the government in a white-collar case, it doesn’t just affect their own case—it impacts every relationship […]
Justin Paperny
Mar 25, 2025
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