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Surviving a Supervised Release Violation: A Real-Life Example
Introduction: A Mistake That Could Happen to Anyone Imagine this: After a long week, John—recently released on supervised release—hails a cab to […]
Justin Paperny
Feb 24, 2025
Entrepreneurship After a Felony: Success Stories and Strategies
Introduction A criminal record and felony conviction can create significant barriers to traditional employment, leaving many justice-impacted individuals feeling trapped in a […]
Justin Paperny
Feb 24, 2025
Turning Incarceration into a Career Asset: How to Rebuild, Rebrand, and Thrive
Reentering society after incarceration can feel overwhelming, especially when facing the challenge of rebuilding a career in today’s competitive labor market. Many […]
Justin Paperny
Feb 24, 2025
Crafting a Sentencing Narrative
When facing sentencing in the criminal justice system, crafting a sentencing narrative can make a significant difference in how decision-makers—including federal prosecutors, […]
Justin Paperny
Feb 24, 2025
Demonstrating Personal Growth and Rehabilitation
In the criminal justice system, personal growth and rehabilitation efforts can influence sentencing decisions and demonstrate to all stakeholders that you’re committed […]
Justin Paperny
Feb 24, 2025
What an FBI Agent Taught Me About White-Collar Crime Investigations
The first two people I heard from after getting out of prison were Paul Bertrand and David Willingham. Paul was the FBI […]
Justin Paperny
Feb 18, 2025
Former FBI Agent Reveals What Defendants Get Wrong—Join Us Live
Most people facing a federal investigation make the same mistakes. They think they have time. They think they can wait and see. […]
Justin Paperny
Feb 17, 2025
Elizabeth Holmes Says Federal Prison Is “Hell and Torture”
Elizabeth Holmes is back in the headlines, saying federal prison is “hell and torture.” When I read her interview, I wasn’t surprised. […]
Justin Paperny
Feb 13, 2025
Why Some Get More Halfway House Time Than Others
Two people with the same sentence. One gets six months in a halfway house. The other gets two. Why? In this webinar, […]
Justin Paperny
Feb 11, 2025
The Importance of a Reentry Plan (And Why You Need One ASAP)
If You Don’t Advocate for Yourself, No One Else Will If you’re heading into sentencing or preparing for prison now is the […]
Justin Paperny
Feb 11, 2025
Why Luigi Mangione’s Prison Life at MDC is Far from Ordinary
Prison Life at MDC: The Reality for High-Profile Defendants In this video with Law & Crime, I discuss what life is really […]
Justin Paperny
Feb 5, 2025
Creating Your Own Case Study for Federal Sentencing
If you’re following White Collar Advice, chances are you or someone you love is facing a government investigation. You’re looking for the […]
Justin Paperny
Feb 4, 2025
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